‘Chu Choo Train’ Choo Shin-soo (39, SSG Landers) will be selected as the 3rd designated hitter in the KBO League debut.
SSG coach Kim Won-hyung announced on the 4th that he had assigned Shin-soo Choo as the third nominated hitter ahead of the opening game of the regular season with the Lotte Giants of the professional baseball KBO league to be held at Incheon Landers Field on the 4th.
Coach Kim said, “Chu Shin-soo’s physical condition is better than yesterday,” he said.
He did not hide his anticipation, saying, “I feel that various indicators such as Choo’s batting timing and batting speed are improving.”
Choo Shin-soo, who felt microscopic pain in the pelvis on the 2nd, planned to go out as the 3rd designated batter without seeing the outfield defense before the opening with Lotte, which was scheduled to be held on the 3rd.
The match was canceled due to rain, and Choo Shin-soo’s debut match in the KBO League was postponed to the 4th.
Director Kim maintained Choo’s batting order and role.
Meanwhile, coach Kim Won-hyung said, “Ace Wilmer Font is unable to handle the starting rotation normally (due to a minute shoulder pain), but the opening game was canceled and the starting pitcher was breathless.” Said.
Regarding Atti LeWiki, who is playing as a starting pitcher on this day, he explained, “If you pass only once, you will be able to make your pitch enough.”
This day’s match is the first match after SSG was founded, and coach Kim Won-hyung’s debut match.
Manager Kim said, “I haven’t had a new feeling yet,” and said, “When the game starts, you may have a different feeling.”
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