Shin-soo Choo “Sorry for the cancellation of the game… “You really are playing in Korea.”

Changwon NC Park announcing that the game has been canceled in rain. yunhap news.

In the spring rain that fell nationwide, all the opening matches of the pro baseball demonstration game were canceled.

All five competitions scheduled to be held from 1 pm on the 20th, including kt-Doosan (Jamsil), Kiwoom-Lotte (Busan), LG-Hanhwa (Daejeon), SSG-NC (Changwon), KIA-Samsung (Daegu), etc. It could not be opened due to rain. The canceled demonstration game will not be rescheduled. However, on the 21st, a demonstration game will be held at the same time and place with the same match.

Accordingly, Choo Shin-soo (39), who quit her major league career and joined SSG, was delayed for a day. Choo Shin-soo was scheduled to play as the nominated batter twice on this day, but it was postponed a day, and he played in the same position on the 21st. Shin-soo Choo said, “I received a lineup from my mobile phone yesterday evening.” “I felt like I was really playing in Korea. It wasn’t tension, it was excitement.” He added, “I saw the rain forecast two days ago, but it is a pity that the game was actually canceled.”

The bat that Shin-soo Choo uses is also a hot topic. Shinsoo Choo plays a 992g bat in training and an 893g bat in competitions. SSG coach Kim Won-hyung said, “There will be few hitters in Korea who use a heavy 1kg bat.” I thought you still have power and speed.” Shin-soo Choo explained, “I have been doing this since I was young because I thought that if I made it harder in practice, I could make it easier in the game.”

Choo Shin-soo’s outfield defense is expected to be seen from the Incheon Munhak Stadium game on the 25th. Coach Kim said, “Once the 23rd match against Lotte, Choo Shin-soo is planning to focus on at-bats.”

Kang Joo-hyung reporter

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