Hanwha team announced on the 20th that outfielder Noh Soo-gwang (31) was appointed as the captain of this season. Hanwha said, “Director Carlos Subero requested the club to recommend the captain, and the club gathered and delivered the opinions of the players that it would be better for No Soo-kwang to take over.”
Roh Soo-kwang is in charge of high confidence among athletes because of his thorough self-management and exemplary training attitude. I also had experience living with foreign manager Trey Hillman during the SK era. Roh Soo-kwang also served as a temporary captain during the final camp at the end of last year.
Noh Soo-kwang joined Hanwha in 2014 and transferred to KIA the following year. From 2017 to last June, I played for SK. It was called’No-bike’ for an explosive base. Noh Soo-kwang put on Hanwha’s uniform again last year in a one-to-one trade with right-handed pitcher Lee Tae-yang.
It is said that he started his professional career at Hanwha, but Noh Soo-gwang played for Hanwha for less than two years. It’s not even a great personal record. Nevertheless, the Hanwha team and the club recognized Noh Soo-kwang as the new captain.
Hanwha left a number of veteran players in their 30s including captain Lee Yong-gyu last year. In addition, during the season, franchise star Kim Tae-gyun also announced his retirement, and the player base changed drastically. New leadership was needed to lead the new faces.
Noh Soo-kwang said, “I was the captain at the finishing camp, but I have a heavy sense of responsibility as I even captain the season. I am grateful because it is a place trusted by the players, the club, and the manager. I will try to communicate smoothly between the manager and the players.” “The captain’s role is also important, but this season is a very important season for our team. I will do my part so that I can play helpful to the team,” he said.
Reporter Kim Shik