8 billion FA's reflection that has become slimmer → Almost the lowest weight. I'll show you at the ballpark without any excuses.

Feb 24, 2025

롯데 유강남. Photo = Reporter Han Dong-hoon

A game between the Lotte Giants and the Seibu Lions at Nango Stadium in Miyazaki, Japan, on the 23rd. Lotte U-Gangnam. Miyazaki(Japan) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.02.23/

[Miyazaki(Japan) = Reporter Han Dong-hoon of Sports Chosun] Lotte Giants catcher Yoo Kang-nam bit it. He reflected on himself, saying he had failed to pay the ransom. Yoo Kang-nam vowed to show it at the ballpark instead of making excuses.

Yoo Kang-nam is working out smoothly at Lotte's second spring camp in Miyazaki, Japan. In a practice game against the Seibu Lions on the 23rd, he appeared as a pinch hitter and expressed confidence in getting a first-pitch hit. In the training held on the 24th, he accepted Han Hyun-hee's bullpen pitching and even took batting practice.

Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung expressed expectation, saying, `Yu Kang-nam's batting pace is very good now.'

Yoo Kang-nam signed a four-year total of 8 billion won FA contract with Lotte ahead of the 2023 season.

Yoo Kang-nam left a somewhat disappointing record with a batting average of 261 with 10 homers and 55 RBIs in 121 games in 2023. Last year, he injured his left knee and ended the season in June. Yoo Kang-nam underwent surgery in July and focused on rehabilitation.

Yoo Kang-nam, who met at Miyazaki Practice Stadium on the 24th, expressed satisfaction, saying that he is in his best condition. Yoo Kang-nam lost 13 kilograms during the offseason.

Yoo Kang-nam said "I have nothing to say even ten mouths. What do I need to say?" he apologized to Lotte fans.

Then "I think the only way to repay you is by grades. Fans don't like making excuses here and there. I just have to show it to you at the ballpark. That's how I'm preparing for it. I really want to make up for it."

Yoo Kang-nam also lost weight and eased the knee burden. Yoo Kang-nam said "I've lost a lot of weight. I'm almost at my lowest weight right now. There is no particular problem except for the knee surgery. I have a mild pain, but I don't think it's going to disappear completely, and I'm adjusting well.'

Head coach Kim Tae-hyung said Yoo Kang-nam's role is very important. There is a catcher information root, but in the end, Yoo Kang-nam, who has much more experience, should do his part. Manager Kim Tae-hyung said, "(Yoo) Rather than evaluating Kangnam by any record or figure, I hope he will stabilize him as the main catcher."I hoped.

A game between the Lotte Giants and the Seibu Lions at Nango Stadium in Miyazaki, Japan, on the 23rd. Lotte U-Gangnam. Miyazaki(Japan) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.02.23/

롯데 유강남. Photo = Reporter Han Dong-hoon

Yoo Kang-nam plans to wear a catcher mask soon and complete preparations until the opening. Yoo Kang-nam said, `First of all, one or two practice games were scheduled in Japan. I'm going to continue to check the exhibition game and make it. Director, I'll make sure you don't worry"I vowed.

The bat is preheated. Yoo Kang-nam used Jamsil as his home ground when he was at LG, but he also had punch power enough to hit more than 15 home runs for four consecutive years. Yu Kang-nam said, `We have prepared something since the first camp in Taiwan. I think I'm doing well myself and I believe in myself. If you are anxious and confused, the results are even worse. I think I prepared well with the coaches," he stressed.

I decided not to set a grand goal. Yoo Kang-nam should play full time without injury. Last year, I got a big nose injury while listing the numbers in detail and setting a goal. If you finish well without getting sick, the record follows. I have such a big heart and I'm well prepared to do that, so I can tell you this"I vowed to make up for the sluggishness of the past two years."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.