20 year old 3rd starting → 19 year old 4th starting young team so it's possible! Is it an opportunity or a burden? The older members have to be nice to me...

Apr 15, 2025

Lotte-Kium match held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 17th. Starting pitcher Kim Yoon-ha of Kiwoom is pitching. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.3.17/

The exhibition game between Lotte and Kiwoom at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 18th, and Kiwoom Jung Hyun-woo is handed the ball after giving up a hit to Lotte Yoon Dong-hee in the top of the fourth inning with one out. Gocheok = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2025.03.18/

Kiwoom Heroes is a young team. Now that superstars Lee Jung-hoo and Kim Hye-sung have been sent to the U.S. one after another, they do not dwell much on their performance.

The head coach's inner thoughts are burning, so he can act boldly. This is why the only '2 foreign hitters' of the 10 clubs and the second-year Kim Yoon-ha and rookie Chung Hyun-woo can be used as 3rd and 4th starters, respectively.

However, the Kiwoom Heroes have yet to decide on the fifth starter. Rookie Yoon Hyun received his first opportunity, but was knocked out after being hit repeatedly. Midfielder Cho Young-gun also failed to display a sense of stability in the bullpen in the starting lineup.

Kiwoom manager Hong Won-ki, who met at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 15th, sighed, saying, `I think the 5th starting pitcher will be longer.'

Cho Young-gun was replaced in the first ⅓ inning against the Hanwha Eagles in Daejeon on the 13th. He left the mound early, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks.

KBO League Kiwoom and SSG match held at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 30th. Kiwoom Cardines, who runs the bases vigorously. Gocheok =Reporter Song Jeong-heon@sportschosun.com/2025.03.30/

Coach Hong Won-ki said, `I think the mindset and pressure of the starter are greater from the player's point of view. Kim Yoon-ha, the third starter, also has ups and downs, so the fifth starter is agonizing over several players. First of all, on the 19th (Kocheok KT Wiz match), another alternative resource is preparing as a starter.

Compared to other teams, the weight of the starting lineup is significantly lighter. In particular, as the 5th selection is ambiguous, the younger 3rd to 4th selection is shaken. Coaches also feel more pressure. Manager Hong Won-ki said, `Baseball is a sport of flow, and young players gain confidence when the older brothers show good performances. It's easier to adapt. However, if it keeps collapsing in front of you, even young players will feel burdened. He stressed that he has no choice but to learn how to overcome and survive well.

It is already a team with only one foreign starter, Rosenberg. Although he pitched his life in 13K without allowing eight scoreless innings against the LG Twins in the last game, it is still early in the season. However, it is clear that the direction is getting better and better. As the head coach, he only selects two foreign batters and leads the team according to the club's choice to focus on the batting line.

A game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the LG Twins at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 9th. Kiwoom Lee Ju-hyung is cheering after hitting a solo shot with two outs in the bottom of the third inning. Gocheok = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.04.09/

On this day, Kiwoom's foreign batter, Cardinez, returned from the birth and daughter, and Lee Joo-hyung, who was absent due to ankle pain, also returned to the lineup.

Cardinez only arrived the night before, but he is listed in the lineup immediately on the day without a break. Coach Hong Won-ki said, `You must be very tired now, but due to the team's circumstances, I decided to use it as a designated hitter. It's been a while since I saw Lee Ju-hyung. As much as I had enough rest, I hope it will give strength to the lineup," he stressed.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.