Eldorado can't stand it → Doosan's relief Choi Ji-gang's mentality, when the opponent's main support comes out

Jan 08, 2025

Eldorado can't stand it → Doosan's relief Choi Ji-gang's mentality, when the opponent's main support comes out
Dusan Choi Ji-gang is pitching hard in the game between Doosan and Samsung at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 4th. Daegu = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.04/



Eldorado can't stand it → Doosan's relief Choi Ji-gang's mentality, when the opponent's main support comes out
두산 최지강.
"Lotte Busan Seagull or Samsung Eldor."

Busan Seagulls and Eldorado are the supporters representing the KBO League. Busan Seagull is the symbol of Lotte, which is by far loved in the local hometown. El Dorado has a magnificent melody and tragic lyrics. We shared the glory days of the 'Samsung Dynasty' It also has the effect of burning down the fighting spirit of our troops and making the opponent feel intimidated. If there is a side effect, it will charge the other person's dopamine with some 'strong heart'.

Choi Ji-gang, a key reliever of the Doosan Bears, confessed that he was most excited when the opponent's main cheering song came out. As it is a must-win group, most of them are in crisis when Choi Ji-gang takes the mound. It's time for the game to be at its peak. Choi enjoys this tension.




Choi Ji-gang said, "There is a time when the opponent's main support comes out in the eighth inning. For example, Lotte is Busan Seagull and Samsung is Eldorado. I think that's a little fun at times like that."

Choi Ji-gang liked the fact that baseball became the most interesting point rather than the perception that it was a "crisis situation". It means that the atmosphere itself is enjoyable, not enjoying being a 'villain' that blocks the other team's chances.

Choi Ji-gang said, "When I was young, I went to the ballpark because I wanted to feel that atmosphere. I'm throwing it in this situation. That's funny" he said straightforwardly.




It wasn't supposed to be like this 'steel mentality'. It is said that he changed his mind after watching an interview with Yannick Sinner, the world No. 1 tennis player.

Choi Ji-gang read the article `Siner. He said that the best performance comes out when he is nervous. He said that if he could enjoy the stormy tension, the best performance could come out there. I changed my mind after seeing this. I didn't really like tennis, but the title caught my eye."

Eldorado can't stand it → Doosan's relief Choi Ji-gang's mentality, when the opponent's main support comes out
Lotte-Doosan match held at Jamsil Stadium on the 3rd. Choi Ji-gang, who allowed no runs in the seventh inning, is smiling. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.7.3/
Eldorado can't stand it → Doosan's relief Choi Ji-gang's mentality, when the opponent's main support comes out
A game between the Doosan Bears and the Lotte Giants at Jamsil Stadium on the 19th. Doosan's Choi Ji-gang is pitching hard. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.05.19/
Choi Ji-gang joined Doosan in 2022 as a nurturing player. He also became Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop's first winning pitcher. After standing out in the first team in 2023, he stood tall in the must-win group in 2024. He recorded a 3.24 ERA with three wins, one loss, one save and one hold in 55 games and 50 innings. He built the league's No. 1 bullpen with Kim Taek-yeon and Lee Byung-hun. It's a pity that I couldn't digest the full time because I felt pain in my shoulder. This year's annual salary also jumped from 34 million won to 95 million won.

The shoulder rehabilitation program is going smoothly. Choi Ji-gang said "Usually, he comes out of Jamsil Baseball Stadium to do weight training first and then throws the ball. After that, I go to the center I go to and exercise again,' he said, describing his recent daily life. Choi Ji-Kang said "Catchball is gradually increasing its distance. We are now taking steps to pitch as well."

Doosan does not want Choi Ji-gang to rush. I'm going to play spring camp in the second team. Choi Ji-gang said, `I think it will be 100% by the exhibition game in March. I will try to do better next year and get a 100% annual salary increase.'



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.