Samsung's release, expected. I was thinking about retiring, but I dream of turning around the Gocheok Dome long hit, but I still have a lot of energy
Jan 26, 2025
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He used to hit 27 home runs. But the professional world is cold. If your grades fall, you lose your chance right away. After hitting 20 home runs in 2020, I wasted four seasons. What came like that was a cold word, a notice of release.
It's about Kim Dong-yeop. He was recognized for his batting qualities since he was young enough to receive attention from the U.S. Major League Baseball. It failed in the U.S., but it seemed to be reborn as a new big shot in the league by hitting 22 home runs and 27 home runs in the 2018 season for the SK Wyverns in the 2017 season.
He also became the first triangular trade protagonist in the KBO League. The Samsung Lions, who recognized Kim Dong-yeop's long-shot power, wanted him. It seemed that his ability would be maximized at Lions Park, where home runs are good. In fact, 20 home runs were hit in the 2020 season. But since then, he has disappeared. After Park Jin-man's appointment, he was completely erased from the plan. And after last season, I was notified of the release.
Fortunately for Kim Dong-yeop, the Kiwoom Heroes immediately reached out. Kim Dong-yeop decided to receive an annual salary of 50 million won and will actually take on his last challenge. Kiwoom and head coach Hong Won-ki rely on Kim Dong-yeop's power. In a situation where there is no suitable designated hitter, Kim Dong-yeop can also be the land of revival of Gocheok Sky Dome.
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It's not a trade. Re-employment after release. It could really be the last chance. You have to be more determined than usual. Kim Dong-yeop also worked hard enough to be told to stop exercising. I prepared a lot for maturity in the mental part rather than the physical part." Kim Dong-yeop went on to "When I was sick, I made more than 20 home runs." Always ruined the season with injuries. At Kiwoom, I hope you don't get sick and play the season in good health."
On the Kiwoom contract process, Kim Dong-yeop said, `In fact, I expected the release from Samsung. Since director Park Jin-man came, opportunities have decreased a lot. I was preparing myself to quit if I didn't have a team to sing for Samsung," he said candidly. Then "Fortunately, Kiwoom contacted me right after the news of the release was announced. It was a club that I really wanted to come to before. I was so thankful. I thought so many times that I would wear a Kiwoom uniform someday. People around me also welcomed me to go to Kiwoom. They said it would be a team that fits me really well. I think the team's direction that values autonomy will suit me well, he explained.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
