"It was an illusion for a moment" Futures MVP → 1st-team genius hitter 'Bambao' A year that's changed + looking back.

Jul 05, 2024

'It was an illusion for a moment' Futures MVP → 1st-team genius hitter 'Bambao' A year that's changed  looking back.
Kim Bum-seok for the interview. Reporter Kim Young-rok



'It was an illusion for a moment' Futures MVP → 1st-team genius hitter 'Bambao' A year that's changed  looking back.
The 2024 KBO League Futures League All-Star Game was held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 5th. LG Kim Beom-seok is having a great time with his fans. Incheon=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com/2024.07.05/
When the list came out, he was in the first team. He was called a "genius hitter, Bambao" and seemed to secure a position in the first team.

Until May 18, when he hit his fifth home run, Kim Bum-suk of the LG Twins had a batting average of 333, five home runs and 19 RBIs, and OPS (on-base plus slugging) reached 0.972.

However, since then, the backup catcher of the first team and the dream of a clean-up trio have collapsed like a lie. Since then, his performance has only hit .20 (9 hits in 45 at-bats).



The 2024 Futures All-Star Game was held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 5th.

For Kim Bum-seok, he will play in the Futures All-Star Game for the second consecutive year. Ahead of the All-Star Game, he also participated in a fan meeting event to guide his fans on pitching. Kim Beom-seok, who met with reporters, said "It's an honor. I was thankful that a lot of fans participated in the eventconvey the intent of "



"There were people who wore my uniform, and there were a lot of people who liked to meet me. It was a proud moment. I will aim to become the Futures MVP again this year."

'It was an illusion for a moment' Futures MVP → 1st-team genius hitter 'Bambao' A year that's changed  looking back.
The 2024 KBO League Futures League All-Star Game was held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 5th. LG Kim Beom-seok is having a great time with his fans. Incheon=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com/2024.07.05/
Regarding the disappointment of the first half of the year, he looked back saying, `The pace was very good in the beginning, but as the pace dropped in May and June, I think it was bad for the team.' He also said he would achieve a rebound with the All-Star break.



There were times when the spotlight was like a flame. Kim Beom-seok said, "I thought it was a moment"I looked back.

"Looking back, there was an illusion. Just as I became a really good player, I felt comfortable playing well a few times. That's the most regrettable thing."

Regarding his hit, Kim Bum-seok said, `He hits it after holding it behind him,' adding, `The bad timing did not come out well during the bad period. Kim Jung-joon (Futures) also pointed out that his form has changed. I think I've fixed all the bad parts now," he stressed.

'It was an illusion for a moment' Futures MVP → 1st-team genius hitter 'Bambao' A year that's changed  looking back.
The 2024 KBO League Futures League All-Star Game was held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 5th. LG Kim Beom-seok is having a great time with his fans. Incheon=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com/2024.07.05/
"Technically, I'm usually the type to hold it from the back, but I couldn't do it well. Now I've fixed the shortcomings" was also quoted as saying. "I didn't help the team because I wasn't good at important situations, and I showed a lot of bad performances in defense, it's too bad," he said, adding, "I was greedy, and I think I couldn't afford more because I was in a hurry because I didn't get a long shot."

"I feel sorry for director Yeom Kyung-yeop. I want to be more helpful to the team in the second half."



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