KIA Hong Jong-pyo's censure was canceled → Kkotbeomho's stern warning. Everyone is working hard at a difficult time..

Apr 04, 2025

KIA Hong Jong-pyo's censure was canceled → Kkotbeomho's stern warning. Everyone is working hard at a difficult time..
The match between the KIA Tigers and the Samsung Lions at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 3rd. KIA second baseman Hong Jong-pyo is handling Samsung's Lee Jae-hyun's ball with one out in the top of the first inning. Gwangju = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.04.03/



KIA Hong Jong-pyo's censure was canceled → Kkotbeomho's stern warning. Everyone is working hard at a difficult time..
On the 22nd, KIA Hong Jong-pyo hits the opening game between NC and KIA at Gwangju KIA Champions Field. Gwangju = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.03.22/
KIA Tigers coach Lee Bum-ho sent infielder Hong Jong-pyo to the second division and delivered a stern message.

KIA adjusted its first-team entry before the game against the LG Twins in Jamsil on the 4th. He canceled infielder Hong Jong-pyo and registered pitcher Kim Geon-guk.

Hong Jong-pyo struggled with a batting average of 0.071 for 15 at-bats in seven games this season.




However, it is interpreted that director Lee Bum-ho's intention is not just due to 'underachievement'.

Manager Lee Bum-ho said "I was originally thinking of changing it because there were 13 pitchers, but I don't think it was good to play when I felt it yesterday (3rd)."

Manager Lee Bum-ho said, `So I wanted to talk to the players about that, although everyone is working hard at this difficult time. I wanted everyone to help me when I was in trouble and work harder, but I saw that I couldn't", he pointed out.




KIA has been suffering from a string of key players at the beginning of the season.

Last year's MVP Kim Do-young, key shortstop Park Chan-ho and veteran Kim Sun-bin were injured. Even gum baseball is on the verge of losing its teeth.

KIA Hong Jong-pyo's censure was canceled → Kkotbeomho's stern warning. Everyone is working hard at a difficult time..
The match between the KIA Tigers and the Samsung Lions at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 3rd. KIA second baseman Hong Jong-pyo is trying to double play by catching Samsung's Kim Ji-chan's ball with one out and first base in the top of the third inning. Gwangju = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.04.03/
KIA Hong Jong-pyo's censure was canceled → Kkotbeomho's stern warning. Everyone is working hard at a difficult time..
Coach Lee Bum-ho, who allowed a turnaround in the bottom of the eighth inning at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th, is bending his head. Daejeon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.3.29/
Director Lee Bum-ho said, `Rather than saying we're going to make the batting order now, we're trying to fit it in somehow" he lamented.

KIA set up its starting lineup with Lee Woo-sung (left fielder), Wizdom (first baseman), Na Sung-bum (right fielder), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Byun Woo-hyuk (third baseman), Han Jun-su (catcher), Choi Won-joon (middle fielder), Kim Kyu-sung (eligible) and Seo Geon-chang (second baseman).

Lee Woo-sung will make his first leadoff start since his debut.

Coach Lee Bum-ho said, `Yesterday, Lee Woo-sung was in good condition. There are not many right-handed hitters right now. I'm trying to make him hit once more."

Coach Lee Bum-ho is deeply troubled by the unexpected injury.

Director Lee Bum-ho said, `We have to expect that three to four players may be missing the week before, but it's very difficult to get in with that expectation. One person can be replaced because our grass is good. Even two of us can try to hold it together, but it's three of us.."I couldn't stop talking.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.