352 in total, not even a day or two...Why was it different than usual? Dune → Anger Explosion Choi Jeong's inner situation

May 30, 2025

352 in total, not even a day or two...Why was it different than usual? Dune → Anger Explosion Choi Jeong's inner situation
photo courtesy of SSG Landers



352 in total, not even a day or two...Why was it different than usual? Dune → Anger Explosion Choi Jeong's inner situation
photo courtesy of SSG Landers
"The right part is a bit...I wouldn't go out as a substitute if I could."

Have you ever seen the anger of SSG Landers Choi Jong. It's not an easy sight to see.

Even more so if it's because of the 'ball that fits the body'. With a total of 352 pitches, he is the overwhelming No. 1 player in professional baseball history (2nd place Park Seok-min, 212nd place, and Na Ji-wan 181, third place), and he has as many goals as a home run if it fits his body.




"Choi Jeong-eun has a Q in the lineup today. I will not use it as a substitute if possible," SSG coach Lee Sung-yong said at Sajik Stadium in Busan on Sunday.

Choi Jeong's rare anger came against the Incheon NC Dinos on the 29th. He burst into anger after being hit in the back of his shoulder by NC Logan's 146km fastball in the third inning. Normally, he would have complained of pain for a while, but he would have run silently to the first base, but Choi Jung-eun was angry enough to express an apology. In the end, Choi Jeong was replaced by Oh Tae-gon in the fifth inning. The reason was 'scapular area pain'.

Choi Jeong, whom I met at the scene on this day, smiled as usual, saying, `It's okay.' However, when asked 'You were out of the lineup today, 'The director gave you a rest'




Director Lee Sung-yong emphasizes 'cultivation' and 'remodeling'. The team's central hitter Choi Jung was forced to work out for a day or two, but he decided to give him a day off comfortably rather than having any aftereffects.

352 in total, not even a day or two...Why was it different than usual? Dune → Anger Explosion Choi Jeong's inner situation
On the 23rd, SSG coach Lee Soo-yong is watching the training match between LG and SSG at SSG Landers Field in Incheon. Incheon= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.05.23/
Then "Choi is having a hard time this year. It hit the area where the pain was. But I don't usually show that. When I saw him angry, I had the trainer check it out, and he said it wasn't good, so I quickly replaced it."

"I think there was also a feeling that the ball came toward him. I know how to type. The pitcher says no, but...It's a priority not to get sick."




The area where Choi Jeong complained of pain is near the left wing. After returning, he is focusing on managing his condition enough to refrain from playing at third base.

In addition to Choi Jung, coach Lee Soo-yong also excluded Han Yu-seom from the starting lineup and put him on standby as a pinch hitter. Instead, Lee Ji-young stepped up as the designated hitter. The head coach showed his affection and trust in young batters by Ko Myung-joon, Cho Hyung-woo, Chae Hyun-woo, and Seok Jung-woo.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.