495 home runs are missing → It's better! the confidence of the shouted head coach. What's the truth

Mar 23, 2025

495 home runs are missing → It's better! the confidence of the shouted head coach. What's the truth
The KBO League opener SSG and Doosan will be held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 22nd. Choo Shin-soo, who is talking with SSG manager Lee Soo-yong, is the head coach of the team. Incheon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.03.22/



495 home runs are missing → It's better! the confidence of the shouted head coach. What's the truth
An exhibition game between SSG Landers and Hanwha Eagles at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 10th. In the bottom of the third inning, Park Ki-taek, the center fielder, is applying a pitch clock violation to Hanwha starter Ponce at the top of the SSG with two outs and runners on the first and second bases. Incheon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.03.10/
SSG Landers, who left the car, smiled broadly in the opening game. SSG coach Lee Sung-yong said, "Although the core of the pitching is missing, it will be an opportunity for the team to become stronger."

SSG defeated the Doosan Bears 6-5 in the opening game of the 「2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League" held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 22nd.

SSG entered the season with the loss of leading hitter Choi Jung and ace Mitch White due to injury. Both are more than hamstrings. In particular, Choi's presence with 495 home runs is absolute.




However, coach Lee Soo-yong did not lose his stance that 'Crisis is opportunity'.

Manager Lee is a player who accounts for more than 50% of our team with half-joking and half-joking. I try to think as positively as possible. I think these guys will be back in the second and third week or so. If we keep it well until then, wouldn't it be more resilient when Choi Jung and White come. The other players prepared well. He expressed his trust in the team.

Park Ji-hwan will enter the third base without Choi Jung. Park Ji-hwan is a promising player in the first round of the 2024 rookie draft. SSG is an infielder who works hard to raise. There was no time to play in the first team because of Choi Jung, but this is the chance.




Director Lee Soo-yong said, `There's something Ji-hwan kept preparing at third base. I've been working hard since last fall camp. In a way, I can't wait to see if Ji-hwan will shine again here. I will trust Ji-hwan and give him a full chance first."

Park Ji-hwan started as the ninth hitter and third baseman in the opening game. He couldn't hit a hit, but showed off his solid defense without making a mistake at third base.

495 home runs are missing → It's better! the confidence of the shouted head coach. What's the truth
An exhibition game between SSG Landers and Hanwha Eagles at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 11th. SSG coach Lee Soo-yong is watching the training. Incheon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.03.11/
495 home runs are missing → It's better! the confidence of the shouted head coach. What's the truth
An exhibition game between SSG Landers and Hanwha Eagles at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 11th. SSG Choi Jung is taking a hit. Incheon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.03.11/
Director Lee Soo-yong has no intention of rushing Choi Jung.

Director Lee "It's better to come as completely and slowly as possible. I've been hurt, too.If you come quickly because you are in a hurry, you will often get hurt again."

Choi Jung-eun visited the director's office in person and apologized. At an important time, the most expensive player is absent, so it is inevitable to feel heavy.

Director Lee Soo-yong said, `Choi Jung said he was sorry to come to my room again and said he felt a lot of responsibility. I said I wish I could come back a little more completely slowly. You can't come and get sick again."

Coach Lee Sung-yong said it was fortunate that the bad news occurred at the beginning.

"If there is a bad injury in the beginning, the players are more alert," he said. I'm trying to be as positive as I can to play more for the team,' he said, expressing a better understanding than his dream.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.