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| On the 12th, Kim Gwang-hyun, who was about to leave the United States, conducted a video interview. (Provided by Brand New Sports) © News 1 |
Kim Gwang-hyun (33, St. Louis), ahead of the 2nd year season in the major leagues, was determined for the first 162 matches.
On the 10th, Gwang-Hyun Kim announced through his agency, “I paid attention to strengthening my physical strength ahead of the season of the first 162 matches in the United States.”
Kim Gwang-hyun is leaving for the United States on the 12th. Later, he will join the St. Louis Cardinals’ Sprang Camp.
Despite the variables of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) last year, Kim Gwang-hyun, who had an impressive first year as a big leaguer, will play a full season of 162 matches for the first time this year. In the meantime, he played 144 games in the KBO league, and last year, the first year of the big league, was a shortened season and played only 60 games. Things change greatly.
Kim Gwang-hyun is also preparing for this. He emphasized, “I play 144 games in Korea, but 162 games in the United States, so I need a little more physical strength.”
The new teammate, the surprised Arena, was also unable to hide a smile at the news of the signing.
Arenado, the big league representative third baseman, wore a St.Louis uniform through a recent trade. Arenado, equipped with airborne capabilities for starting pitcher Kim Gwang-hyun, is expected to become a solid support force.
Kim Gwang-hyun said, “Aren’t (Ryu) Hyun-Jin hyung’s most feared hitter. I’m looking forward to a really good hitter.” Arena was strong against Ryu Hyun-jin enough to be called Ryu Hyun-jin (Toronto) natural enemy.
I also fell in love with Adam Wainwright’s stay in St. Louis. Kim Gwang-hyun received various help from Wainwright, including training catchball together before last season.
Kim Gwang-hyun, who recalled Wainwright, “I received a lot of help last year,” said, “I am a comfortable older brother and a senior who wants to continue playing baseball. I want to convey that congratulations.”
Meanwhile, as the SK Wyverns, the parent team, recently changed to Shinsegae, Kim Kwang-hyun thought, “(At first) I was embarrassed. I wanted to see if it was true.” Thanks to the full support of SK Wyverns owner Chang-won Choi, I was able to play baseball like this. I would like to thank you.”
He added, “I hope that Shinsegae will become a pioneer in leading Korean baseball. It would be nice if we can win and win.”