'Is it human speed?' Jihoon Choi who made a rare sacrifice fly on second base "Thought of a wide Jamsil."

Jun 29, 2024

'Is it human speed?' Jihoon Choi who made a rare sacrifice fly on second base 'Thought of a wide Jamsil.'
A game between the Doosan Bears and SSG Landers at Jamsil Stadium on the 29th. In the top of the fourth inning, second baseman Kim Jihoon Choi penetrates home after tag-up during a fly to right field by SSG Ha Jae-hoon with one out and second base. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.06.29/
"I thought I could come home."

He was a Jihoon Choi who showed his true value with his bat and foot.

SSG Landers Jihoon Choi presented the team with a valuable victory.



SSG won the game against the Doosan Bears at Jamsil Stadium on the 29th with a cold rain in the 6-07th inning. He avenged his 0-10 defeat the previous day.

Choi Jung, who fired the first shot, and Anderson, who scored five scoreless innings as a starter, were also good, but Jihoon Choi's performance was the most brilliant game.



Choi Jeong hit a two-run shot that widened the gap in the second inning when he was leading 1-0. Jihoon Choi's home run followed by Ko Myung-joon's consecutive home run.

The highlight was the fourth inning. Jihoon Choi, who hit as a leadoff hitter in the fourth inning, stole second and reached second base. And with one out and second base, Ha Jae-hoon's fly to right field produced a rare sacrifice fly scene running from second base to home.



'Is it human speed?' Jihoon Choi who made a rare sacrifice fly on second base 'Thought of a wide Jamsil.'
A game between the Doosan Bears and SSG Landers at Jamsil Stadium on the 29th. SSG Jihoon Choi is cheering after hitting a two-run shot with one out and second base in the top of the second inning. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.06.29/
The ball was big. Ramos managed to catch a ball that went over his head. Jihoon Choi ran home from second base as if determined, and Doosan fielders also did their best to broadcast, but they could not stop Jihoon Choi's fast feet.

After the game, Jihoon Choi said "I had a lot of thoughts recently because there were many situations where I caught a good hit." However, the coach cared about me and gave me batting order, so I played comfortably."

As for the home run scene, Jihoon Choi said "The first pitch change is out, so let's not miss the fastball.", he explained.

Regarding the great running play, Jihoon Choi said "I thought the Jamsil Stadium was big, so I could come home to the deep ball. I was able to play home more confidently through my heart with Cho Dong-hwa, the third base coach" he said.

Lastly, Jihoon Choi said, "I'm sorry I can't go to the All-Star match, but I'll rest well during the break period and prepare well for the second half. I'll try to get the team to a higher position"I'm determined.





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