I was browsing baseball articles and came across an interview with Oz Hwan that really lifted my spirits..
After the season started, when his hitting condition wasn't good and Yeom Gam adjusted the lineup and moved him to the 8th spot, he didn't get upset and fulfilled his role diligently, bringing his condition back up and swinging with powerful hits. He said there was no disappointment because he has a firm trust in Yeom Gam..
Park Hae Min also reviewed a walk-off hit slash situation, and there was an interview where he said there was no great burden because Yeom Gam usually told him to watch the opposing shortstop's defensive movements and boldly make plays based on his own judgment..
With Kim Hyun Soo out, captain Park Hae Min and Oz Hwan helping the players adapt well, and Austin helping the foreign players adapt well, the team's atmosphere is really good..
Also, with Chun Sung Ho and Woo Gang Hoon, the home run effect is finally starting to explode..
After Yeom Gam's bold batting order adjustments, we're on a winning streak and had a perfect week last week, so it seems like an atmosphere where baseball isn't played on name value will settle in, and I really like this part..
I support giving opportunities to big boy Lee Jae Won, but I oppose mindlessly putting him in and developing him..
Hong Chang Gi, Moon Seong Joo, Shin Min Jae, Chun Sung Ho, and others all thoroughly prepared for the slim opportunities given to them and now occupy the starting positions with conviction. I hope Lee Jae Won will likewise cherish and persistently compete with the opportunities given to him, showing walks, hits, home runs, and more, growing as a power hitter..
Since Yeom Gam said he has a clear plan for the big boy power hitter making project, there's no great concern, but I'm worried that the player himself might become impatient and get exhausted..
Lee Min Ho seems to be building his body as a starter in the second division, Sohn Joo Young is recovering well, and Kim Yun Sik will be discharged from the military soon, so it's reassuring..
Last week was still surreal with Yeom Gam's dramatic transformation..
It's "I don't know Yeom Gam," not "I don't know baseball.."
One regrettable thing is that Oz Hwan, who seemed eternal, has aged and his defensive range has narrowed..
Of course, he's still top-class in the Korean league, but the flashy defensive plays from before are gradually decreasing, which is unfortunate..
His trademark belly-to-leg sliding catch doesn't happen as often because he lacks speed and the brakes kick in, so he doesn't seem to do it much..
Instead, Shin Min Jae occasionally shows it, which is fun, but thinking that even the indestructible one is aging makes me feel a bit sad..ㅜ
I hope this week brings fun games without injuries..
LG Twins fighting!!! always..
