"If you get hurt, you'll die." Kim Do-young, "You can do better this year than last year." First training feeling in Taiwan

Nov 10, 2024

The Premier 12 baseball team held its first local adaptation training session at Taipei Tiyenmu Baseball Stadium in Taiwan on the afternoon of the 9th. Kim Do-young is doing defensive training. Taipei (Taiwan) = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.11.09/

Director Ryu Joong-il watching the training.

Kim Do-young, who is training to catch while Ryu Joong-il is watching.

[Taipei (Taiwan) = Reporter Song Jeong-heon of Sports Chosun] "We can do better this year than last year." Director Lee Bum-ho said, "Don't get hurt and come." Kim Do-young was interviewed after Taiwan's first local adaptation training.

The Premier 12 baseball team, led by head coach Ryu Joong-il, held its first local adaptation training session at Taipei Tiyanmu Baseball Stadium in Taiwan on the 9th. The national baseball team will hold training and practice games until the 12th, followed by preliminary games against Taiwan on the 13th, Cuba on the 14th, Japan on the 15th, the Dominican Republic on the 16th, and Australia on the 18th.

Kim Do-young of the national team was interviewed after training. When asked how she felt about coming to Taiwan, Kim Do-young said, "It's more fun and I'm more focused. There is nothing special about artificial grass at Tiananmen Stadium. I think I'll adapt well." he replied.

As for the feeling that Taiwanese fans recognize it, "It's amazing. I feel good. I didn't even imagine it, but I was happy that you recognized me."

"The Premier 12 tournament, which will be held this year, is a bigger competition than last year's APBC (Issia Professional Baseball Championship 2023) tournament." I will try to do better."

Tiyenmu Stadium, where Korea's Group B qualifying match will be held.

Tiyenmu Baseball Stadium, where Group B qualifying matches will be held. Premier 12 official ball.

Kim Do-young warming up while Ryu Joong-il is watching.

When asked if KIA manager Lee Bum-ho had anything to say, "If you get hurt, you will die." Don't get hurt and shine Korea. I was very confident."

Kim Do-young suffered a finger injury during headfirst sliding at the APBC tournament last year due to unshakable play. Since then, he has had no choice but to treat his injuries for a while through thumb surgery and rehabilitation treatment.

This year, Kim Do-young has grown into a batter representing South Korea. He led the KIA Tigers to an integrated championship and will also play as a center hitter in the national team.

Train wearing national team uniforms.

Kim Do-young and Kim Hwi-jip, who are in defensive training together.

Kim Do-young said the Premier 12 is a bigger competition than the APBC competition held last year.

I will prepare better for the national baseball team." However, what fans are worried about is to finish the tournament safely without getting hurt, rather than making outstanding performances in the national team. Fans are even more sorry for Kim Do-young's slimmer appearance after the season.

songs@sportschosun.com