Why did Lotte and manager Kim Tae-hyung recruit a battery coach at the end of the season?
Aug 04, 2024
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Why did Lotte Giants and manager Kim Tae-hyung recruit a new battery coach at the end of the season.
Lotte registered and canceled its coach ahead of the LG Twins match, which was scheduled to be held at Munsu Stadium in Ulsan on the 2nd. Coach Kang Sung-woo joined the first team, and the existing battery coach Jung Sang-ho was removed from the entry.
The game on the 2nd was chaotic as the cancellation of the heat wave was confirmed for the first time since the launch of the KBO League. Coach Kang's Lotte debut game was also canceled, and the club was able to make an official announcement on the recruitment of Coach Kang on the 3rd.
Coach Kang is a native of Gyeongsangnam-do High School, and he was named Lotte's first runner-up in 1992. But as a coach, I had no relationship with Lotte. Starting as a battery coach for the Samsung Lions in 2006, he has worked with Hanwha Eagles, Doosan Bears, KT Wiz, and KIA Tigers, but it is his first time as a leader at Lotte.
Lotte played 100 games until the 3rd. 44 games to go. Why did he suddenly have to transfer his coach from outside instead of replacing the 1st and 2nd teams.
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FA catcher Yoo Kang-nam was out for the season due to knee surgery. Manager Kim is a former catcher, so the catcher's position is bound to stand out well. It's good to give Information-geun and Son Sung-bin a chance, but they didn't give up this season right away. The willingness to challenge autumn baseball is felt in this coaching appointment. As of the 3rd, ninth-ranked Lotte is 5.5 games apart from fifth-ranked SSG Landers.
Coach Chung is also a person who brought manager Kim himself when he came to Lotte this time. I also look forward to Chung's role in the first team. Coach Kim said, `Coach Chung will send him to the bullpen. From the catcher's point of view, I thought it would be better to discuss the situation with bullpen pitchers and prepare", and assigned a new mission.
Coach Kang said, `Lotte has many young and rich catchers. Based on my experience, I will do my best to help the players grow" expressed his determination. Coach Kang contributed to an 8-3 victory in his debut match against LG on the 3rd.
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