Sun Dong-yeol, a 61-year-old who returned to Chunichi 25 years ago, handled two hitters with seven pitches in the legend match, and Lee Jong-beom "I was happy"
Jul 26, 2024
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KIA Tigers' permanent absentee legend Sun Dong-yeol (61) and Lee Jong-beom (54) wore Japanese professional baseball Chunichi Dragons uniforms side by side. On the 25th, he participated in the 'Dragon's Classic Legend Game' held at Nagoya Banterin Dome (Nagoya Dome), Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is a friendly match involving OBs from Chunichi.
Former KIA manager Sun Dong-yeol is an unforgettable face to Chunichi fans.
Former coach Sun, who shines as the best player in KBO League history, moved to Japan in 1996 after passing through the Haitai Tigers. He played for four seasons until 1999 and pitched in 162 games with 98 saves (10-4 losses) and a 2.70 ERA.
In 1997, in his second year as a member of the club, he made 38 saves (1-1, 1.28 ERA) and became the Central League relief king. He tied for first place in saves with Kazuhiro Sasaki of Yokohama BayStars.
He struggled in his first year as he struggled with adaptation, and since 1997, when Chunichi moved his home stadium to Nagoya Dome, he has been recognized as the best closing pitcher.
Sun played in 42 games in 1998 and made 29 saves (3 wins, 1.48) without a loss. In 1999, he made 28 saves (1 win, 2 losses, 2.61) in 39 games, contributing to his team's victory.
For Sun, Chunichi is the last team as a player. That year, he retired after the Japanese Series with the Daiei Hawks. Leaving behind the player-coach offer, he left the mound without regret.
3rd base with one out in the 7th inning. The call to take the mound was dropped. Chunichi Sports reported that the crowd received the old closing pitcher with a big round of applause.
Sun Dong-yeol, a 61-year-old right-hander, kept the crisis scoreless as he did in his heyday. The two batters were grounded out to shortstop and a groundout to second base, and the mission was completed. Before the game, he said, `I'm worried if I can throw the ball to the home plate,' but it was a exaggeration. Chunichi Sports says restrictions are
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Former coach Sun said, "I was happy with the support you sent me, but I was even more happy to greet Nagoya fans properly. I'm glad I threw a strike." It was his first appearance in 25 years since 1999.
Former LG Twins coach Lee Jong-beom, who started as a shortstop, hit a right-handed hit in the first inning with two outs and runners on the first and second bases. Chunichi Sports said he showed 'hustle play' in offense and defense.
Former coach Lee played in the Korea-Japan Legend Match held at Econ Field in Kitahiroishima, Hokkaido, on the 22nd and played in three days. In the legendary match between Korea and Japan, he recorded three hits and two walks. The years have passed, but Lee Jong-beom was different.
The 54-year-old shortstop 'Lee Jong-beom was happy. I hope we can play this kind of game every year."
Former coach Lee took on a new challenge after leading Haitai to the Korean Series title in 1997. Transfer fee to Chunichi in 1998
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