YOU BLEW THE 1R NOMINATION IN A TRADE? FOR SOMEONE, IT WAS A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY, "HONESTLY, IT WAS BETTER."

The NC Dinos failed to use the first and third round picks at the 2025 Rookie Draft held last year. It was due to trade. In May, the team acquired infielder Kim Hui-jip through a trade with the Kiwoom Heroes, and yielded two rookie picks for the 2025 season (the first and third rounds). It was a choice to strengthen the infield defense and batters.