KBO pre-recorded Media Day with Corona 19… Released on the 2nd, the day before the opening
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Nam-jik Han = The coaches of 10 professional baseball teams picked the’defending champion’ NC Dinos as the strongest in the 2021 season.
SSG Landers, a new KBO League member, was named the Dark Horse.
KBO, considering the situation in which Media Day with fans cannot be held as in the past due to the aftermath of a novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19), after hearing the determination of each club’s command tower and players to reach the 2021 season, on the 2nd day before the opening Revealed.
The 10 club managers were satisfied with the training process, but did not release their vigilance toward the opposing team.
The defending champion NC, which was maintained by many club command towers, was selected as the candidate for the championship. It was an analysis filled with the motivation that you can only sit on the throne when you cross the NC.
Kim Tae-hyung of Doosan Bears, who lost to NC in the Korean series last year, said, “NC did a good job last year. It’s still good”.
Manager Kim pointed out the LG Twins as a’strong team’ with NC and added, “Last year, young LG players had a good experience. The atmosphere seems to be good,” he added.
He recalled the gaps of Jae-il Oh (Samsung Lions) and Joo-Hwan Choi (SSG), saying, “You must have Kim Jae-hwan play the role of the main hitter so that other batters can also give strength.”
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Kt wiz’s coach Lee Kang-cheol, who took second place in the regular league in 2020 and made it to the postseason stage for the first time since its foundation, dreamed of a Korean series with NC.
Director Lee said, “Our goal is to advance into the postseason for two years in a row,” and “We have been weak against NC. If we can get on the KS, we want to join NC once.”
Director Lee hoped, “(After completing the military service), I hope that Go Young-pyo will break through the gap and take a position as a starting point, and Kang Baek-ho will have more home runs and RBIs.
Kiwoom Heroes coach Hong Won-ki also expressed his motivation, saying, “Last year, I saw NC unfolding a Korean series championship ceremony at our home Gocheok Dome. This year, we imagine playing NC and Korean series at Gocheok Dome.”
NC coach Lee Dong-wook, who received checks from the top-ranking teams last year, said, “2020 is the past,” and said, “I maintain my pride of winning the championship. I will add confidence to this and challenge again.”
Director Lee said, “Chang-mo Koo (in elbow rehabilitation) should create a good synergy with two foreign pitchers, and Min-woo Park, the first batter, should provide an opportunity to the center batting line.”
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The team that manager Lee Dong-wook checks is SSG.
SK Wyverns, which finished ninth last year, reinforced their power by recruiting mid-long-range gun Choi Ju-hwan and bullpen Kim Sang-soo.
SSG, which acquired SK, had Choo Shin-soo, who recorded the most home runs (218) for major Asian players in the major leagues.
Director Lee Dong-wook said, “SSG has faithfully reinforced its power.”
Coach Tae-Hyung Kim also predicted that “the players who joined SSG will create synergy effects with existing players.”
Coach Won-hyung Kim, the last manager to be recruited by SK and who became SSG’s first command tower, accepted the opponent’s checks happily.
Director Kim Won-hyung said, “Isn’t the best dark horse our SSG,” laughed and promised, “When we win and Corona 19 ends, we will open a daily cafe and provide free drinks and food to fans.”
Lotte Giants coach Huh Moon-hoe also selected his team as the dark horse. Coach Huh looked at the rookies Kim Jin-wook and Na Seung-yeop and motivated the young players, saying, “Because we have you, we can become dark horses.”
Samsung Lions manager Heo Sam-young set the goal of’advancing into the first postseason after 2015′.
Manager Heo Sam-young said, “I will not replay the sluggishness of the past five years. Our entire team has prepared the season with a hot heart.”
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The LG Twins, who entrusted the baton to franchise star Ryu Ji-hyun, are considered the winners.
Director Ryu Ji-hyun presented the Korean Series championship trophy to LG with Seo Yong-bin (director kt wiz Futures) and Kim Jae-hyun (commentary member) who joined together in 1994 when he was a rookie.
Director Ryu recalled, “In 1994, the three rookies changed the beast lineup, and the existing seniors kept the mound and maximized the team’s ability.” We can make a good scene in the fall.”
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In this year’s KBO League, for the first time ever, two foreign command towers are guarding Dougout.
KIA Tigers coach Matt Williams, who is in his second year in office, dreams of advancing into the postseason that was not achieved last year. Hanwha Eagles coach Carlos Subero, who first came to the Korean stage, predicted a gust of wind.
Manager Williams promised to’fall baseball’, saying, “We increased the possibility of advancing into the postseason last season, and unfortunately, we missed the opportunity.” did.
“Our team’s bullpen is not stable yet. Park Joon-pyo will play an important role in the bullpen,” Williams said.
Coach Williams, who encourages and cherishes the KIA players, steadfastly replied “no” to the question “Do you have a son-in-law among the players?”
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Coach Subero said, “I look forward to seeing pitcher Min-woo Kim as a sure starting pitcher in the league. Infielder Ha Ju-seok is also the age to show off his peak skills,” he said. I will work hard.”
Director Subero said “KBO, I love you” to the fans in Korean and showed off his’quick adaptability’.
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