Koo Ja-wook is back. "No matter what the knee is, I'll go to first base."
Oct 19, 2024
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The captain is back. It is a great boost for the Samsung Lions, who can advance to the Korean Series with one more win.
Samsung captain Koo Ja-wook appeared at Jamsil Stadium on the 19th, when the fourth playoff game between Samsung and the LG Twins will be held.
Koo Ja-wook injured his left knee while trying to steal in the first inning in the second playoff game in Daegu on the 14th. medial pharyngeal microdamage. Samsung and Koo Ja-wook received intensive treatment at Ijima Hospital in Yokohama, Japan, in a short period of time to find even 1 percent hope. Koo Ja-wook, who was originally scheduled to return to Korea on the 18th and head to Daegu, turned to Jamsil, believing that the game would be canceled due to rain. He was treated until the evening of the 18th and the morning of the 19th and wore a uniform. Ahead of Game 4, Samsung manager Park Jin-man said "If a really important moment comes, we can put it as a substitute."
Koo Ja-wook limped slightly to his left leg, but he walked into the pre-match press conference room on his own. The following is a question and answer with Koo Ja-wook.
-I joined the squad on the 18th.
▶I arrived late yesterday. As soon as I arrived, I didn't have time to go to the hospital for treatment and meet the players. We came here today and talked. I came back from treatment this morning as well.
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▶When I went to Daegu, I was going to get treatment and watch baseball at home, but I made a request. Game 4 was canceled, so one more day was given. I wanted to be a little supportive in the dugout. I thought I might go to the game because I've improved a lot after receiving treatment. So I headed to Seoul.
-My physical condition.
▶I'm in a lot better condition. I can't go out from the first inning, but if I get the situation, I'm going to be preparing well. The base running is important in baseball, but I don't think it's easy to go out as the main player even if I say I'm getting a hit. But it's getting a lot better. At some point, there will be a moment when you can exert your power. It's best if I don't come out and win. I don't think it matters what happens to your knees if it's a big moment. If you get a hit, you have to go to first base unconditionally.
-How's your swing.
▶There is no great pain in supporting and holding the legs. I've done a lot of tests such as hitting posture. There was no great pain in hitting. I didn't get to the batting training. I think I'll have to go to the game with a light toss batting.
-What made you go to Japan.
I wanted to believe that ▶1%. I couldn't have been doing anything. The idea was to do something about it. The club was also willing to recognize and send me, so I was busy.
-Dizziness is.
▶It's okay, but I think I should say I'm dizzy. That's how our team won. (laughs)
-Did you watch Game 3.
▶There were many unfortunate moments. I threw well and hit well, but I think I didn't get lucky because I caught a good hit. It was just one loss. We won two games, so I think we can play with more confidence.
-The moment you got hurt.
▶As soon as I slid, I felt that there was something wrong with my knee. My intuition tells me that my knee is out. I called a trainer in a hurry, but at first I thought it was a bruise. I bent it, stretched it, and it moved. Back then it was episode one and it was an important series and all I thought was no. But it hurts more when I run than I thought. I sent a sign that it won't be easy. But I didn't send a sure sign. So it couldn't be replaced. It was an urgent situation, and he would have run fast to the home, but he had room. I was sorry to see him limping. I regretted stealing.
-determination in the dugout.
I'm here to cheer you up. I believe the players will do well. It doesn't feel like we're not doing it at all. I believe the players will cheer up.
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