Missing as a player since April 2nd...But why did director Lee Kang-chul thank Park Kyung-soo?

Jul 04, 2024

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Why did coach Lee Kang-chul thank Park Kyung-soo, a player who disappeared.

KT Wiz finished the first half after twists and turns. KT, which had been at the bottom of the list since the opening due to injuries and sluggishness of its main players, is showing its power to create a miracle of 'second place in last season' again this year. Looking back at the first half, Lee said "I held up really well. I want to thank the players so much. And in the second half, I think it's enough for us to do it," he said, expressing confidence.

At the same time, director Lee brought up Captain Park Kyung-soo. Director Lee "I tried so hard in a place where Kyung-soo really wasn't seen. Oh Yoon-seok's defense on second base has improved. Kyung-soo's help was great. It also plays a big role in maintaining the mentality of the players. When the atmosphere is not good, some people quietly push the players. Kyung-soo did a great job of doing what the coach or coach can't do."

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Park Kyung-soo left the LG Twins ahead of the 2015 season and signed an FA contract with KT Wiz. Since then, he has established himself as KT's main second baseman and mental support. Park Kyung-soo is also over 40 years old. Since the 2021 season, the batting power has started to plummet. However, the defense was too stable, and the problem was that there was no junior player to surpass Park Kyung-soo.

Park Kyung-soo also seriously considered retiring after last season. However, he signed an extension contract at the request of coach Lee. Manager Lee showed great trust by even giving the captain's armband.

He came out as a substitute in five games, including the opening game. However, he disappeared as a player after the match against the KIA Tigers on April 2. At the beginning of the season, a hit product called Chun Sung-ho came out and gave up the main second base position. Of course, this was what Park Kyung-soo welcomed.

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However, even now that Chun Sung-ho feels his limitations and is in the second division, Park Kyung-soo does not play. Oh Yoon-seok is the main second baseman recently. Since being removed from the entry on April 6, it has never even been registered.

Instead, Park Kyung-soo throws batting balls hard in pre-game training and takes the lead in helping his juniors train. Sometimes I do defensive training, but the weight is not as much as it used to be. In fact, it is safe to say that you are taking coaching classes.

Coach Lee intends to honor Park Kyung-soo, who sacrifices for the team. Of course, this is the case if KT advances to the postseason. In the postseason, more entries can be operated than in the regular season. Manager Lee said, `If I play in the postseason, I would like to give a spot to Kyung-soo. I want to help you achieve a successful ending. The defense is still the best. It will help the team. Kyungsoo is still taking good care of himself" he complimented.

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