"As It Is" Shocking! No Selection Throughout Koo Ja-wook Series, Sacrifice of 1st Designated Pitcher
Oct 21, 2024
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It is expected that Samsung Lions' Koo Ja-wook will not be able to start the Korean Series.
Samsung manager Park Jin-man said ahead of Game 1 of the Korean Series against KIA at Gwangju Champions Field on the 21st, `I think I have to prepare like that every day (as a waiting player for the game)," he said, explaining that he is in a difficult situation to start. When asked if he will continue to stand on the bench in the future, he said with regret, "I think it will be difficult to be in 100% physical condition at the moment, so I will judge whether he will be a substitute at the situation point of each game."
Koo Ja-wook's waiting on the bench reduced one pitcher.
This is the second year's right-hander, Lee Ho-sung. Lee Ho-sung, who was included in the entry during the playoff against LG, was not included in the entry for the Korean Series.
Coach Park Jin-man responded, "'You can see it through Koo Ja-wook's influence.'" When Koo Ja-wook went out as a pinch hitter, he needed one more fielder in various situations such as defense and pinch-runner in the second half", he explained.
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Koo Ja-wook injured his right knee ligament in the process of stealing second base during the second playoff game on the 15th. Immediately after his injury, he was uncomfortable with crutches and wheelchairs, and headed to the Ijima Treatment Center in Yokohama, Japan, the next day, on the 16th for quick treatment.
Ijima Treatment Center is famous for its treatment facilities that quickly recover players who are suddenly injured. With such expectations, Koo Ja-wook also moved to Japan instead of Jamsil. Both Samsung and the club explained, `To minimize the duration of injury treatment for the player and create a physical condition to play after the 19th.'
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Koo Ja-wook returned home on the 18th and joined the team immediately after completing hospital checkups. I watched Samsung advance to the Korean Series with a dramatic 1-0 victory in Game 4 of the playoffs against LG on the 19th.
Coach Park Jin-man said on the 20th when Media Day was held "The pain was much more relieved than when he was injured." Everyday life is completely unimpeded. It's a situation where you have to check every day. Not 100 per cent. I don't think I'm in good shape enough to enter the lineup. "I'm thinking about using it as a substitute for an important moment. "I have to check every day because I'm young."
hschung@sportschosun.com
