Ex-KBO slugger Romak says feels sense of 'closure' in return to Korea
INCHEON — When he retired from baseball in 2021 following five successful seasons in South Korea, Jamie Romak felt a bit rushed, with things coming to an end suddenly. Now 40, the former All-Star slugger for the SSG Landers is back in South Korea this week for the first time since his retirement, and the trip has given him a chance to properly close the book on his career. The Landers invited…
Incheon — Jamie Romak, the former All-Star slugger who played for the SSG Landers in South Korea from 2017 to 2021, returned to his home country this week for the first time since retiring. The trip allowed him to fully wrap up his baseball career. The Landers welcomed Romak and his family to their home stadium, Incheon SSG Landers Field, on Thursday for a pregame ceremony.
This included an autograph session for a select group of fans and the ceremonial first pitch. Romak expressed that he felt a sense of closure during his recent return to South Korea. He stated that leaving his final season in the country felt abrupt, but being back now gives him a feeling of closure and makes everything feel smoother.
Romak played for the Incheon-based Landers during his first four seasons, with the team known as the SK Wyverns under different ownership. Throughout his time with the team, he hit 155 home runs.
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