The best bull pen player. Why Director Lee Kang-chul is a real master → If you believe that you did a good job for a year, you are really wrong

May 02, 2025

The best bull pen player. Why Director Lee Kang-chul is a real master → If you believe that you did a good job for a year, you are really wrong
The game between Hanwha and KT at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 25th. At the bottom of the ninth inning, with one out and runners on first and second bases, manager Lee Kang-chul is on the mound himself to calm Park Young-hyun. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.04.25/



The best bull pen player. Why Director Lee Kang-chul is a real master → If you believe that you did a good job for a year, you are really wrong
A game between the Doosan Bears and the KT Wiz at Jamsil Stadium on the 29th. Director Lee Kang-chul is in thought. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.04.29/
"If you believe you did a good job for a year, it's a mistake."

KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-chul is considered a master of bullpen management. The must-win group, which was raised by taking the leadership of KT, cannot be counted with one hand, and there are several cases in which veterans who were released from other teams were recruited and saved.

Legend's 'Anmok', who made a name for himself as the best submarine pitcher in Korea during his active career, also played a part, but most importantly 'Preparation'. Coach Lee Kang-chul never settled down even if the must-win group was set up and continued to grow like a fountain.




Manager Lee Kang-chul warned that in the case of intermediate pitchers, we don't know when they will fall into a slump, saying, `If you believe that you did well for a year, you will be really wrong.'

Director Lee Kang-chul said, `I felt this while doing it. Always thinking of another replacement. So if it's okay for a veteran, you have to take him and raise a young player. If you can't watch it, send the army quickly, and there's no time to feel safe.

KT ranks No. 1 in team ERA, No. 1 in starting ERA, and No. 1 in relief ERA this year.




In particular, Pil Seung-jo, who led to Kim Min-soo, Won Sang-hyun, Son Dong-hyun and Park Young-hyun, built an iron wall bullpen. Veteran pitchers such as Woo Kyu-min, Choi Dong-hwan and Sovereignty, who silently support them, are also a great help.

However, coach Lee Kang-chul said, `We have to make another one next year. There is no guarantee that the players will go again now. Always be prepared. That's how Won Sang-hyun came out last year"I looked back.

Surprisingly, coach Lee Kang-chul was not a systematic person to raise players. The preparation is meticulous, but the development is spontaneous.




Director Lee Kang-chul said, `I don't prepare or calculate step by step. Let's just let it go. It's a strong style. Won Sang-hyun was also a starter from the beginning. As soon as Cho Hyung-joon came in, he also sent out the first starter of the postseason. I just use it if I see it."

The best bull pen player. Why Director Lee Kang-chul is a real master → If you believe that you did a good job for a year, you are really wrong
The KBO League KT Wiz and Doosan Bears match held at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 27th. KT manager Lee Kang-chul, who won, is delighted. Suwon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.03.27/
The best bull pen player. Why Director Lee Kang-chul is a real master → If you believe that you did a good job for a year, you are really wrong
The match between Hanwha and KT at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 27th. KT manager Lee Kang-chul. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.04.27/
Won Sang-hyun is the case. Manager Lee Kang-chul said, `I originally tried to raise him as a starter, but he seemed to have weaker physical strength than I thought. I thought I could write a strong inning. I felt like I was going to work after seeing a curve. It was the best in the league. I was nervous about my control, but it was corrected as I went through the finishing camp."

Instead, if you don't think so, you don't even expect it. Manager Lee said, `I don't even try at all if I think I can't because I see the type of batter and many other aspects. Some rookies are now coming up in a year or two. Even now, there are players who can raise their ball control unconditionally," foreshadowing the appearance of a new face.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.