In June 2025, Mediheal KBO Futures League rookie awards for the institutional sector of pitchers were won by KT Yoon Sang-in with a WAR of 0.71, and the institutional sector of batters was awarded to Army Ryu Hyun-in with a WAR of 1.29.
The award-winning pitcher, KT Yoon Sang-in, graduated from Shinil High School and Dongwon University and was drafted by KT in the 8th round (79th overall) in the 2025 rookie draft. During June, Yoon Sang-in appeared in five games in the Futures League, starting in two and pitching in middle relief in the other three. He pitched a total of 16 innings (3rd in the South) in June, achieving an earned run average of 2.25 (2nd in the South), with 12 strikeouts and 2 holds.
The award-winning batter, Army Ryu Hyun-in, went through Jinhung High School and Dankook University and was drafted by KT in the 7th round (70th overall) in the 2023 rookie draft. He joined the Army in June 2024 and is currently competing in the Futures League. In June, Ryu Hyun-in played in 16 games, batting .423 (3rd in the South), with an on-base percentage of .506 (4th in the South) and 15 RBIs (5th in the South). Meanwhile, Ryu Hyun-in has previously won the monthly Futures Rookie Award in March-April, making it his second rookie award this year.
The monthly Mediheal Futures Rookie Award winner receives a commemorative trophy along with a cash prize of 500,000 won and additional Mediheal cosmetic products valued at 500,000 won, sponsored by Mediheal.
The monthly Mediheal Futures Rookie Award was established in 2024 through the sponsorship of Mediheal, the title sponsor of the Futures League, and is designed to encourage lower-tier players in the Futures League and support the development of promising young athletes.
The selection criteria target players in their 1st to 3rd year after signing who meet the required innings or plate appearances in the Futures League, selecting the best pitcher and batter based on monthly WAR (wins above replacement).
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