As much as the injury, the excessive criticism toward Kim Min-soo only makes Hong Chang-ki and LG more difficult

May 14, 2025

As much as the injury, the excessive criticism toward Kim Min-soo only makes Hong Chang-ki and LG more difficult
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It's an accident that happened just to catch the ball.

The night of the 13th was shocking to the LG Twins club and fans. They played a difficult game against the strong chase of the lowest-ranked Kiwoom Heroes. He led 6-0 and was chased to 6-6, and he also dedicated a bases-loaded crisis in the top of the 9th and 6th inning. I blocked it and won.

But no one could laugh. Just before the end of the game, leadoff and right fielder Hong Chang-ki injured his left knee when he collided with first baseman Kim Min-soo while trying to handle a foul fly ball. As soon as the collision occurred, Hong Chang-ki was in pain, and an ambulance immediately came in and transferred Hong Chang-ki. LG's team was so shocked that it could not even be interviewed despite the victory. a feeling of a major injury.




Fans had no choice but to be upset. One of the team's best stars at this point. Fans gave great support to the fact that he has become the first hitter and has been on a roll since he failed to take off the label of a prospect for a long time. Once there is no Hong Chang-ki, LG's offense cannot be solved properly. the strongest on-base machine in the league. There is a huge difference in the completion of LG baseball without him in the number one position. If such a player is absent for a long time, it will be a shock itself.

As much as the injury, the excessive criticism toward Kim Min-soo only makes Hong Chang-ki and LG more difficult
A match between the Samsung Lions and the LG Twins at Daegu Lions Park on the 10th. LG Hong Chang-ki is cheering after scoring. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.05.10/
But the anger was seen running in the wrong direction. An over-the-top accusation of Kim Min-soo for providing the cause of the injury. Related video comments and bulletin boards related to baseball and LG were full of raw criticisms of Kim Min-soo beyond sadness over Hong Chang-ki's injury. There were even fans who posted messages on Kim Min-soo's personal SNS that they couldn't put in their mouths. Of course, there were more voices criticizing it, but it was as shocking as injuries to criticize it by mentioning differences in salary and skills.

Of course, it is possible to fault the situation itself. Who made a mistake in the call play and who should catch the ball. In a really cool way, it could have been right to catch Hong Chang-ki, who came down while watching the ball, rather than Kim Min-soo, who follows the ball in reverse.




As much as the injury, the excessive criticism toward Kim Min-soo only makes Hong Chang-ki and LG more difficult
A match between the Samsung Lions and the LG Twins at Daegu Lions Park on the 10th. LG Kim Min-soo is catching his breath. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.05.10/
Kim Min-soo was called up to the first team on the day and went on the logistical base. I had no choice but to be too motivated by each play. In addition, since the main position was not the first base, he could have been inexperienced in handling difficult hits. Even so, the most important thing is that Kim Min-soo didn't mean to hurt Hong Chang-ki on purpose at least 0.1 percent. Just trying hard to catch the ball, it was an accident. It's not a situation where the same team members are right or wrong. After the collision, Kim Min-soo also looked stunned and didn't know what to do.

Hong Chang-ki's injury is unfortunate, but Kim Min-soo's mental management, who has to play baseball for a long time, also seems to be necessary. The rise of a star player that fans like and support will be very unfortunate, but keep in mind that excessive witch hunts are never for the player and the team.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.