Bitterness? I said it quietly... Beginner → Evolved into a winning coach, the original intention reflected on his untidy hair
Mar 06, 2025
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The chaotic atmosphere due to the change of the head coach just before the season and the risk of a novice coach were only a passing point. Manager Lee Bum-ho led the KIA Tigers to a combined championship last year.
Early success can be a bigger burden. KIA was shaken by losing four consecutive practice games in Okinawa. He managed to win one game in the last game and took a breather.
There are also a number of factors that influence the atmosphere before the season. The game was worse than the victory itself. That's why Lee Bum-ho took care of the players, pointing out the lack of concentration.
Coach Lee Bum-ho, who met at Incheon International Airport on the 5th, said, `I am satisfied that I finished the camp well without any injuries. The players are very determined, and I also want to try to win the championship once again."
But the team situation is different. Last year, they made relatively quick decisions about starting pitchers, bullpen management, and batting order early on. On the other hand, this time "No firm decision has been made yet. I have a lot of worries."
If there is anything that draws attention, it is a bullpen with Jang Hyun-sik missing and Cho Sang-woo added. First of all, he declared that he would go to Jung Hae-young.
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Asked about 'bitterness' in Okinawa, he did not say "bitten. "I talked quietly..." he laughed and explained, "It's such an important time for young players, so please do it with a new mind, so that I can do well as an original team this season." As for rookie players such as Kim Tae-hyung "How good would it be if they come to the professional league and get good results right away?" Rather, we need to make him a player who can perform well in the long run. I'll use carrots and sticks as long as I don't feel too much pressure," he stressed.
"I don't want to be bitter about the players. However, players should feel it. It's not that I was scolded because I was angry, it's not that I did well because I didn't get angry. Whether the coach is angry or not, it is a professional who perfects the play that he can play as a player."
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However, he has already forgotten the glory of last year. I only look forward to winning this season. He said "Camp always prepared with the same mind when he was a rookie, when he retired, after he became a coach and a coach. It's time to do well this season. There is no reason to be excited just because my position is different from last year's."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
