Are you aiming for the 'instantaneous effect' or can you really come out...Koo Ja-wook, what are the practical ways to use it?

Oct 21, 2024

A game between the LG Twins and the Samsung Lions in Game 4 of the playoffs at Jamsil Stadium on the 19th. Samsung's Kang Min-ho is cheering with Koo Ja-wook and Park Jin-man after hitting a solo shot in the top of the eighth inning. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.10.19/

What is Koo Ja-wook's practical use plan?

Are they aiming for the 'instant heat effect' or can they really play in the game.

The first meeting between the KIA Tigers and the Samsung Lions in 31 years. Game 1 of the long-awaited Korean Series will be held at Gwangju Kia Champions Field on the 21st.

It's a matchup of the talk. Rival clubs representing Young-Honam met at the summit threshold after a long wait. This year's regular season's first and second-place teams are also drawing attention.

However, there are many predictions that KIA will dominate for various reasons. First of all, they are ahead of the objective power and play as many as five games at home. His physical strength is also ahead because he took a good rest after the regular season. His opponent was also overwhelmed with 12 wins and 4 losses.

Samsung's power is not falling by any means. However, since there is no corner for the first starter with the main catcher Koo Ja-wook, it is clear that Samsung is playing without 'Cha-Po'. The absence of the two is unfortunate in a situation where they will win or not even if they face each other at full strength.

In other words, there is Koo Ja-wook. However, it is a pity that it cannot be used 100% of the time.

The fourth playoff game between Samsung and LG at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 19th. Samsung's Koo Ja-wook is back from injury. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.10.19/

Koo Ja-wook injured his left knee in the second playoff game against the LG Twins. He twisted his left knee while trying to steal a base in the first inning, and the examination revealed that he had fine damage to the internal ligament. He also visited Ijima Hospital in Japan to recover from a miracle. The pain has decreased a lot, but Koo Ja-wook is still limping his left leg. Koo Ja-wook couldn't hide his sorrow, saying, `I regret trying to steal.'

First of all, both coach Park Jin-man and Koo Ja-wook are burning their will to play. However, it should be considered that it is virtually difficult to start. Koo Ja-wook is fine with hitting ". But it's hard to run a base. The base running is a very important part of baseball. I can't do that, but I can't start."

A game between the LG Twins and the Samsung Lions in Game 4 of the playoffs at Jamsil Stadium on the 19th. Samsung's Koo Ja-wook is entering. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.10.19/

In the end, it's really one at-bat at the end of the day. For example, a chance to get on third base with one out in the top of the ninth inning when both teams face 1-1. A sacrifice fly is essential, but it is worth considering Koo Ja-wook's participation as a pinch hitter when there are poor players, low-order batting players, and players with weak punch power at bat. When you make an outfield fly ball and don't have to sprint. Koo Ja-wook said "If I have a chance and have to live on the first base, I will go to the first base no matter what my knee is." Then, I could get a bigger injury to my knee. After promising to "never run under any circumstances", he could put him in the batter's box, but I can't help but worry that Koo Ja-wook, who is competitive, will hit a ground ball and run too hard without realizing it.

A game between the LG Twins and the Samsung Lions in Game 4 of the playoffs at Jamsil Stadium on the 19th. Returning captain Koo Ja-wook is lifting the mood in the dugout. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.10.19/

Molon, just showing up in the dugout with a sick player's will to play like this has a great effect. Koo Ja-wook is the captain. He is an essential player for team gathering. And you can expect 'Symbolic Effect'. The opposing team continues to be concerned at the match. In the past, Haitai Tigers legend Sun Dong-yeol warmed up from the bullpen even when it was difficult to throw the ball due to injury. It was to put pressure on the opponent in terms of mental aspect.

The best scenario for Samsung is to win without Koo Ja-wook playing. Koo Ja-wook himself also said "It's best for the team to win even if I don't go out."

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Are you aiming for the 'instantaneous effect' or can you really come out...Koo Ja-wook, what are the practical ways to use it?

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