"Koo Ja-wook, it's hard to select during the series period" In the end, Samsung, which failed to beat variables, has a must-win strategy in the first round
Oct 21, 2024
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Samsung, which went straight to the playoffs as second place in the regular season, defeated the semi-playoff winner LG Twins with a 3-1 series record and succeeded in going to the Korean Series for the 17th time in its team's career. Despite various variables such as captain Koo Ja-wook's injury and Conor Seabold's departure for the U.S. for treatment, he defeated LG with the bat that ranked first in the team's home run (185) and won a ticket to the Korean Series.
Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man met with reporters ahead of Game 1 of the Korean Series against the KIA Tigers at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 21st and said, `If you haven't lost your stamina, it's a lie. The postseason is more stressful every game than pennant races. As he came up with good results, he said, "The mental part is a situation in which he can play in a good atmosphere." However, as for captain Koo Ja-wook "I don't think he will be able to be in 100% physical condition during the series. It's hard to get into the starting lineup, and I think we have to think about whether to use a substitute in the match."
-What is the background of the starting lineup.
▶I focused on the players in the best condition. KIA has many left-handed bullpen pitchers, so it has formed a balanced lineup considering that.
-When it comes to physical strength.
▶It's a lie if you haven't lost your stamina. The postseason is more stressful every game than pennant races. As we came up with a good result, we can work on the mental part in a good atmosphere
-Can Koo Ja-wook be a substitute.
▶I think I should prepare like that every day. I think 100% physical condition during the series will be difficult. It is difficult to enter the starting lineup, and it seems that we will have to consider whether to use a substitute in the match.
-Even after Game 5, it's hard to play.
▶ So far today, the judgment is so. It doesn't seem easy to play, including defense.
-I got to deal with my nails.
▶What an amazing resilience. He is a good pitcher in ball power and in many ways. I think we have to wait and see how the part about the sense of the game flows in the beginning.
-There are more fielders in the entry.
▶When Koo Ja-wook stepped up as a pinch hitter, it was judged that fielders were needed when various situations such as pinch-runners occurred, so it was included a lot.
-What do you expect from Won Tae-in.
▶I want you to throw it long (laughs). I think I've had enough rest. It looks at around 100.
-We didn't have a good regular season.
▶I don't think season relativity should be considered. The postseason has a lot of tension and pressure. I think Won Tae-in must have prepared well for that.
-I think the first point will play a big role.
▶It would be nice (laughs). It's the most important... The pitch is so good when the nail is in normal condition. I think we should make it possible to bring the atmosphere.
-I also said it's better not to play when it rains.
▶ I always think so. You have to be in good ground condition to be in 100% condition. I always think it's better not to do it when it rains.
-Do you have tomorrow's rain forecast in mind.
▶I don't think so. Even though there was a forecast in Jamsil, the rain ended earlier than expected. You won't know until the day comes.
-Is left-hander Lee Seung-hyun on standby today.
▶I think it should be according to the situation.
-During the playoffs, Kim Yoon-soo was posted to Austin.
▶It wasn't a target game (laughs). The situation took so long, but Kim Yun-soo threw well. I prepared it like that because I was confident. His ball control, which he was most worried about, is stable and confident. I think we should use it in situations where we have to pressure the opponent. I think we need to see the situation (Can we go up against left-handed hitters). We try to determine whether to face only one batter or leave the inning to him depending on the situation.
-If you evaluate the KIA bullpen,
▶I love it. There are also many left-handed bullpen pitchers. The right-hander also has good skills. It's a team with a solid track record. You have to deal with the situation well.
-Park Byung-ho and Lee Jae-hyun are also expected to give a shot.
▶The batting face fell a lot from the sleeping room. I think Game 1 will be important. The key is how much the two players' hitting will increase. The sense of hitting was sagging from Daegu. The key is how much you will raise today.
-Kim Ji-chan was sluggish in the leadoff position in the playoffs.
▶The probability of scoring was high all season only when Kim Ji-chan got on base. That was lacking in this postseason. There were many games that won with long shots. He also won Game 4 with Kang Min-ho's home run. In order for the batters to actively pressure the opponent's defense, Kim Ji-chan must get on base. You must be thinking of yourself. The direction of the game is likely to change depending on whether or not to get on base.
-What do you expect from Kang Min-ho's No. 4 deployment.
▶He must have a good feeling with a home run in Game 4. I don't have much experience with nails, but I was also strong. It considered balance to target KIA left-hander bullpen pitcher. I want you to pull your nails down quickly (laughs).
-What did you give advice to young players.
▶The playoff and the Korean Series are both in the same postseason, so there is not much difference in feeling. I was worried that young players would shrink from the playoffs, but they did it with confidence. He will also show good performance in the Korean Series.
-It was impressive to hug players and coaches during the playoffs.
▶At the coach's meeting before the game, he encourages and calls for players to relieve tension. Mental care is more important than technical touch. It emphasizes that aspect.
ppark@sportschosun.com
