Coach Lee Kang-chul's long-cherished project will be solved, but the backup catcher's 'Life Game'..."I won't be proud."
Jul 03, 2024
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KT Wiz has an outstanding main catcher named Jang Sung-woo. However, it is too much to play a season with just one catcher. And now Jang Sung-woo is over his mid-30s. A break is needed, and KT also needs to decide on the catcher's succession structure to reveal the future of the team.
However, manager Lee Kang-chul always expressed regret over the backup catcher position. It's such a good opportunity to get a seat, but even if you give it a chance for many years, you won't improve your skills. Kim Joon-tae and Kang Hyun-woo are the targets. Indeed, Kang Baek-ho is being used as a backup catcher this season.
So, the victory over the Hanwha Eagles on the 2nd may have pleased coach Lee even more. KT won 6-5 after a close game in the 11th inning of extra time against Hanwha. There were several approvals, but the three-run shot in the top of the fifth inning, which was pushed 0-2, and the subsequent timely hit after Hwang Jae-kyun's timely RBI came out in the top of the 11th inning of extra time, which was 3-3. It was Kang Hyun-woo who made these two hits.
Kang Hyun-woo wore a mask as a starter on behalf of Jang for the first time in a long time. The pitcher's lead was good, but he played the 'life game' in batting. His first home run of the season and his third career shot came out, and he recorded multiple hits. Kang Hyun-woo, who hasn't played a three-hit game yet, was also valuable as a multi-hit. He also achieved the record of four RBIs in a game. Since the team won dramatically, Kang Hyun-woo feels good, and coach Lee's mouth is also on the ears. Kang Hyun-woo is excited about the compliment.
Kang Hyun-woo is a rising star nominated by KT in the second round of the 2020 rookie draft. He was a promising catcher with both batting and defensive skills. However, as director Lee said, it didn't explode, bursting, bursting. But how to develop as a professional player through this kind of 'life game'.
Kang Hyun-woo said, `Last year, I wanted to do well if I went to the game. So it's a burden, and I feel like I'm fighting alone. "This year, I'm learning a lot from my seniors and making up my mind to do only what I can. I think it's going according to the goal," he said modestly.
Kang Hyun-woo continued, "I feel good about my record of four RBIs and the most RBIs, but I will not be complacent with today's game."," he added with a bold determination.
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