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Former Giants Infielder Sets Retirement Ceremony After ‘Iron Man’ Baseball Career

Former Giants Infielder Sets Retirement Ceremony After ‘Iron Man’ Baseball Career

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: A view of the San Francisco Giants logo on a bat weight during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Getty Images For many international stars, a stint in Major League Baseball becomes only one chapter of a much larger baseball legacy. That has certainly been true for former San Francisco Giants infielder Hwang Jae-gyun, whose career included championships, international tournaments and nearly two decades as one of South Korea's most recognizable players.

Although his time with the Giants lasted just one season, Hwang built a reputation as one of the Korean Baseball Organization's most durable and respected veterans — a career that is now set to receive one final celebration.

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