[마이데일리 = 인천 박승환 기자] “I was really happy”
Shin-soo Choo was selected as a designated hitter and 3 times in the regular season opening match with the 2021 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League Lotte Giants held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the 4th, recording 3 at-bats without hits, 2 strikeouts, 1 walk and 1 steal.
On this day, Choo Shin-soo made a sharp batting ball and succeeded in on-base by choosing a walk based on a good pioneering plan. In addition, despite the age of 40, he succeeded in stealing the second base by using his fast feet.
Although he did not produce hits, he was satisfied with his performance. Shin-soo Choo said, “It may not be the result that many people want. But I value the process very much. Today’s game is satisfactory enough to look forward to the future game. I watched a lot of ball.” He laughed and said, “I think the morale of the team players will increase a lot.”
Choo Shin-soo started the game as a designated hitter due to a slight sputum pain. He explained, “I practiced playing before the game. If I were a little younger, I would have just pushed it out, but it was the first game of the season. It wasn’t too much to be able to rest more games with one game today.”
The satisfaction of the fans’ support was also revealed. Choo Shin-soo said, “It was really unfamiliar. In the United States, the crowd doesn’t cheer for every phrase unless it’s a playoff. But, with players focusing on every phrase and fans cheering, I felt like I was playing in the postseason in the US.” “I thought I was playing baseball in Korea. I was really happy. I was at the baseball field and I was happy to wear a uniform,” he repeatedly emphasized.
On this day, SSG owner Jeong Yong-jin visited the baseball field and watched the opening game. The veteran welcomed the owner’s visit. He said, “In the case of Texas, the owner visits every day. The players have a burden, but I think it’s a good shape. That’s because the owner is passionate about baseball and pays attention. I think it’s a really good phenomenon.” said.
[SSG랜더스 김원형 감독과 추신수가 4일 오후 인천SSG랜더스필드에서 진행된 ‘2021 신한은행 SOL KBO리그’ 롯데-SSG랜더스의 개막전에서 5-3으로 승리한 뒤 하이파이브를 하고 있다. 사진 = 인천 곽경훈 기자 [email protected]]
Incheon = Reporter Park Seung-hwan [email protected]
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