First base challenger → To Taiwan → Chaser, 'Made in Lotte' The value proved by the 22-year-old talent, and hope

Nov 14, 2024

The Premier 12 baseball team played against Taiwan at Taipei Dome Stadium in Taiwan on the 13th. Na Seung-yeop hit a double in the seventh inning. Taipei (Taiwan) = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.11.13/

The Premier 12 baseball team played against Taiwan at Taipei Dome Stadium in Taiwan on the 13th. In the seventh inning, Na Seung-yeop hit a solo home run. Na Seung-yeop, who is being congratulated by his colleagues. Taipei (Taiwan) = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.11.13/

[Taipei (Taiwan) = Sports Chosun Reporter Park Sang-kyung] It was a shot that put Taipei Dome, which was in a festive mood, into silence for a moment.

Ryu Joong-il-ho and Na Seung-yeop (Lotte Giants), who shed tears at the Taipei Dome, shot a small comfort. He hit a solo shot over the right fence at the second base in the top of the seventh inning as a pinch hitter while trailing 2-6. Although the match ended with a three-point loss, it was enough to impress.

There was a fifty-fifty chance of going to Taiwan.

His batting average of 312 (127 hits in 407 at-bats), seven homers and 66 RBIs in 121 games, and his on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 0.880 were enough to be called by the national team. The experience of playing at first base at Lotte also stood out amid the composition of the national team, which was followed by an evaluation that `I can't see a professional first baseman.' However, there are many multi agents to cover the first base. It was Na Seung-yeop who needed more than the impact shown by Lotte.

The Premier 12 baseball team played against Taiwan at Taipei Dome Stadium in Taiwan on the 13th. Na Seung-yeop, who hit a solo home run in the seventh inning, was judged to be a double, but changed to a home run after the video reading. Taipei (Taiwan) = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.11.13/

The Premier 12 baseball team played against Taiwan at Taipei Dome Stadium in Taiwan on the 13th. In the seventh inning, Na Seung-yeop hit a solo home run. Na Seung-yeop is going around the ground. Taipei (Taiwan) = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.11.13/

Na Seung-yeop said, "There are no professional first baseman, but there are many resources to see the first base" but continues to practice at first base and does his best. Fortunately, the batting condition is not affected by the finishing camp after the season. His body is all built, and he maintains a good coach. I think I don't have to go home quickly"He expressed his determination. As for the point of contention, there is nothing but 'tall' to be tall. Everyone is so good, but I'm not as tall as I am."

Na Seung-yeop is out of the starting lineup against Taiwan. He started on the bench, but he didn't miss one chance and drew an arch. It was a part of why Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung, who is known for his strict and strict eyes, appointed him so much. Perhaps it was Na Seung-yeop's talent that he jokingly said, "'If you fall into the final list, I will join you (in the final camp), so keep your head up.'"

Na Seung-yeop began to blossom her talent that had been recognized since high school. In addition to batting average of 300, he showed impressive offensive skills such as double production, which ranks fifth (35) in the league, sharp pioneering, on-base percentage of more than 400 (0.411), and scoring batting average (354%). Depending on future growth, there is a good possibility that it will establish itself as a new giant of Lotte. After Noh Si-hwan (Hanwha)'s injury, it is worth picking his name as a new big shot option for the national team, which lamented that `I can't see the fourth time around.'

Lotte with 32 years of no honor. However, the numerous talents they have developed have brought joy to Korean baseball on the international stage. Attention is focusing on another talent created by Lotte, the way to walk.

ppark@sportschosun.com