Director Hong Won-ki's strong will Jung Hyun-woo's 4th starter, there is no place to go down, and there is no shame in being last
Mar 05, 2025
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Kiwoom Heroes head coach Hong Won-ki expressed his firm determination that he could never fall to the last place in the new season.
Coach Hong and Kiwoom's team arrived at Incheon International Airport on the 5th. Kiwoom returned safely from spring camps in Arizona and Taiwan. After taking a two-day break, he will announce a full-fledged start to the 2025 season, starting with an exhibition game against the NC Dinos on the 8th.
Kiwoom fell to the bottom of the rebuilding process, the last two seasons. There is no disgrace of being last for three consecutive years. It is also the last season of Hong's contract personally.
Coach Hong, who met at Incheon International Airport, said "The biggest income is from finishing the camp without any major injuries." It is also satisfactory that the players are raising their bodies well in time for the opening.
Kiwoom has a lot of things to organize ahead of the season. The starting rotation must also be confirmed, and the batting order and the main third baseman must be determined. Coach Hong said, `First of all, Rosenberg, Ha Young-min, Kim Yoon-ha, and Jung Hyun-woo will be selected. The remaining five starters will be decided through exhibition competition." Chung Hyeon-woo, the No. 1 rookie overall, gained trust through the Taiwan camp. Coach Hong said, `In the case of Jung Hyun-woo, he is now the first player to start after graduating from high school. It is certain that management will be necessary.'
Kiwoom has other positions set, but the third base is Muju Gongsan. While holding Taiwanese camps, high school graduates rookie Jeon Tae-hyun and Yeo Dong-wook have a competitive system. Jeon Tae-hyun stood out by hitting a home run. Coach Hong said, `From my experience, Jeon Tae-hyun is very attractive in attack. But more experience is needed in defense. Not only Jeon Tae-hyun, but also rookie players Yeo Dong-wook and Yeo Jun-seo are doing well. It will eventually go to a defensive fight. The player who wins the defense will take a place.
Hong said, `We've been at the bottom for two years.. There is no place to look back, no place to fall. Even if I don't emphasize it, the players know it well. I believe that everyone will prepare well this year so as not to suffer the same humiliation as the past two years."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
