'8 billion catcher'Yoo Kang-nam is difficult to join early in the second half. Lotte's home command tower is also growing in anxiety. 'Sighing'

Jul 04, 2024

The match between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 30th. Lotte's catcher Yoo Kang-nam, who caught Chae Eun-sung at second base in the second inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.05.30/

Lotte Giants Yoo Kang-nam's injury departure is expected to be longer than expected.

Lotte will play its last game of the first half against the Doosan Bears at Jamsil Stadium on the 4th.

When asked about Yoo Kang-nam's status, Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung, who met before the game, replied, `I don't think he's in a good condition.'

Among Lotte's main players who are out due to injury, starting pitcher Charlie Barnes is scheduled to play in the first series (July 9-11) against Incheon SSG Landers. He took the mound against the Samsung Lions in the Futures League on the same day and completed the final inspection with four scoreless innings. Although the period of injury departure has been longer than expected, there is an expectation that he will have made his body that perfect.

Ko Seung-min, who injured his finger while diving to first base, is also set to return. However, it is a situation where actual experience is needed through the Futures game. Ko Seung-min will also hit, and if there are no special problems, he will be registered in the first team at the beginning of the second half or early.

Lotte and KIA match held at Gwangju KIA Champions Field on the 4th, and Lotte Yoo Kang-nam hit a three-run home run with no outs and runners on the first and second bases in the top of the second inning and is sharing joy. Gwangju = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.06.04/

But the situation in Yoo Kangnam is a little different. Son Sung-bin and Information-geun are currently guarding the home turf of Lotte's first team. He is passionate and young, but lacks experience and leisure.

Manager Kim Tae-hyung has also repeatedly expressed regret over his absence. Regarding new catchers such as Son Sung-bin and Information-geun, he explained, `They are doing well in attack and defense, but sometimes they are disappointing in terms of ball mixing or watching the flow of the game.' There is a time when Yoo Kang-nam's unique veteran-like four-year-old and relaxation are needed.

Yoo Kang-nam has been suffering from pain in his thighs and back teeth since joining Lotte. He himself has explained that steady management is needed rather than a cure right away. The last start of the first team is against Kiwoom Heroes on June 12. Even before the cancellation of the first team on June 19, he was mainly replaced due to pain, and was later excluded from the lineup because he needed a break, but eventually decided to go to the second team.

The game between KT and Lotte at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 18th. Lotte Yoo Kang-nam, who is doing batting training. Suwon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.06.18/

First of all, it will be difficult for Yoo Kang-nam to join at the opening of the second half. As much as the excellent framing, he had the greatest strength in durability, called the Diamond Bulbul. However, the importance of framing has been reduced due to the introduction of ABS (automatic ball determination system) from this year, and Lotte, which invested a huge amount of 8 billion won for four years as Yoo Kang-nam struggled with repeated injuries, has repeatedly been regrettable.

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'8 billion catcher'Yoo Kang-nam is difficult to join early in the second half. Lotte's home command tower is also growing in anxiety. 'Sighing'

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