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[이데일리 스타in 이석무 기자] ‘KK’ Kim Gwang-hyun (33), who is active in the St. Louis Cardinals in the US professional baseball major league, cares most this year is his physical strength to handle the full season of 162 games.
Kim Gwang-hyun has been making up her body in Korea since returning to Korea in November last year after finishing the first season of the major league. Following the physical training at Sangdong Stadium in Gimhae, the stadium of Lotte Giants Futures (District 2), pitching training was conducted at the Jeju Seogwipo Spring Camp of SK Wyverns, the parent team, for a week from the 3rd.
Kim Gwang-hyun, who is leaving for the United States to participate in the spring camp of his team on the 12th after completing all domestic schedules, held an online interview through his agency on the 10th.
Kim Gwang-hyun said, “I was completely relaxed because I couldn’t have a proper season last year, but in Busan I did exercises to build my body based on physical strength,” he said. “In Jeju Island, I am satisfied with pitching and technical training. He added, “A lot of people have helped me and I think I am building a body that can do well this season.”
Unlike last year, when the season was shortened by 60 games, this year, a full season of 162 matches is required. Kim Gwang-hyun said, “I think coach Heo Jae-hyuk in Busan said,’I wish I could work on training while making my own routine,’ and I think I have refined my own routine and reinforced my physical strength a lot.” I hope there are good results.”
St. Louis last year successfully renewed the contract with Adam Wainwright,’eunin’, who helped Kim Gwang-hyun adjust to the major league even in difficult situations. Yadier Molina, the ‘Master of the House’, is also in front of her team.
Kim Gwang-hyun couldn’t hide his gladness to be with the two veterans who gave him great strength last year and this year. He said, “In the case of Wayne Wright, I received a lot of help last year and I am a comfortable older brother,” he said. In addition, “I hope that Molina will be signed as soon as possible and play baseball together.”
St. Louis traded to Nolan Arena, which is considered the best third baseman in the majors this offseason. It is evaluated that he has the power to challenge himself to winning the World Series.
Kim Gwang-hyun said, “Arenado is the batter that (Ryu) Hyun-jin hyung is most afraid of.” “A really good hitter came and I think it will help a lot. I’m looking forward to it, and I hope the day when we can play baseball comes soon.”
SK Wyverns, the parent team that has been with for 13 years since debut, is about to change significantly as it is sold to Shinsegae Group. “When I heard the first news, I thought a lot that it was true,” said Kim Gwang-hyun, saying, “I was also embarrassed.”
Still, thanks to the full support from SK Wyverns and SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won, and SK Wyverns owner Choi Chang-won, who have been involved for 13 years, I think I was able to play baseball so I would like to thank you again Delivered.
In addition, Kim Gwang-hyun said, “I sincerely hope that Shinsegae Group executives and club officials, who will be in charge of the club in the future, will be a pioneer who will lead the development of Korean baseball.
Kim Gwang-hyun also presented a cheering message to baseball fans suffering from Corona 19. He said, “You have suffered a lot last year, and this year the corona ended soon, so I hope you can restore your daily life to the original.” I promised.