Shortcut to Surging Shortstop FA Large Rates? I couldn't even get close to 10 home runs, but it's different this year
Mar 13, 2025
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KIA Tigers shortstop Park Chan-ho hit his first home run in an exhibition game on the 12th. I had a good feeling from my first at-bat. Park Chan-ho, who faced NC Dinos starting pitcher Lee Yong-chan, started as the first batter and shortstop and hit a long ball from his first at-bat in the top of the first inning.
In 1B1S, he hit a third curveball and hit a direct double to the left-center fence, showing off his good batting sense, and in the top of the second inning, he hit another long hit with a similar course.
A situation in which runners are piled up with walks and hits after two outs. Park Chan-ho, who faced Lee Yong-chan again with runners on the first and third bases, hit a three-run home run that flew over the left fence with a 143km fastball at the first pitch. It was a course coming into the body, but it hit the right timing and became a big home run over the left fence of NC Park. It is his first home run in an exhibition game this season.
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Last year, Park won the Golden Glove Award, the dream of every player. He has grown into a recognized shortstop in the league, but he has been more thoroughly prepared this year. He has always had homework on his physique and physical strength, and he has built a stronger body and has been rapidly raising his senses since camp.
The batting shown in recent exhibition games seems to be able to compensate for the slugging percentage that belongs to his weakness. Park Chan-ho recorded a batting average of .300 while playing shortstop defense full-time for the second consecutive year. It was certainly a step up, but there were some regrets about the long shot.
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Of course, it's not just about winning the prize, but Park Chan-ho's value will inevitably soar if the title ' shortstop who can play full time and hit .300 and hit long balls is completed.
Considering that Shim Woo-joon, who has a weak offense compared to his defense, signed an FA contract with the Hanwha Eagles for up to 5 billion won for four years and hit 'Jackpot', a shortcut to a jackpot could be opened for Park Chan-ho, who will qualify as an FA this year.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
