You turn Jamsil into a little ballpark. You're going to stand there. The muscle monster is going to turn the game upside down when you hit 20 home runs or more

May 18, 2025

You turn Jamsil into a little ballpark. You're going to stand there. The muscle monster is going to turn the game upside down when you hit 20 home runs or more
KBO League Doosan and KT held at Jamsil Stadium on May 1st. In the top of the ninth inning, KT Ahn Hyun-min hit a tie-breaking two-run home run against Doosan Bears' Kim Taek-yeon. Jamsil = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.05.01/



"Isn't 20 homers competitive enough."

KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-chul is sighing at his less than 50% performance, but when he sees Lee, he has a smile on his lips. Coach Lee is satisfied, saying, `He plays all the games we win these days.'

It is a shocking performance as it is okay to use the expression sensation. There is a great attraction to attract people. This is about Ahn Hyun-min, who is emerging as a KT-centered hitter.




Ahn Hyun-min hit a three-run shot to seal the victory in Game 1 of the doubleheader against the LG Twins at Jamsil Stadium on the 17th. KT's 12-4 victory. After winning the first game, KT swept both games with a dramatic 7-6 come-from-behind victory until the second game.

Why is it shocking. Ahn Hyun-min hit the ball of LG left-hander Choi Chae-heung in the ninth inning with a chance at the first and second bases. Usually, you have to pull it to get a lot of distance. Ahn Hyun-min pushed Choi Chae-heung's outer ball. However, he made a 135m home run that hit the right side of the back screen, not the center back screen at Jamsil Stadium. It was the hardest home run for right-handed hitters, but I couldn't help but be surprised because I recorded a distance that I couldn't believe was hit by a person.

You turn Jamsil into a little ballpark. You're going to stand there. The muscle monster is going to turn the game upside down when you hit 20 home runs or more
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It's 140 meters. His teammate So Hyung-joon clenched his tongue, saying, `You just have to cross the fence, but you must cross the field to think it's a home run.'




There are so many stories. He was a catcher until Masan High School, but after joining KT, the coaching staff said he would really not be a catcher in the professional league. However, the bat's talent was enormous, and he immediately tried to change his position. And the army joined the army on active duty. Cooks and comrades cook, and the rest of my time was devoted to weight training. He went to the army and transformed into a muscular body like the terminator.

Coach Lee Kang-chul appointed Ahn Hyun-min, who added power to his original batting sense last year, to the first team in the middle of the season. Even then, he drew attention by hitting an impressive home run, but the problem was that he was a catcher and had a fast foot. I got a big injury to my finger while stealing. Getting on the operating table, ruined the rest of the season. Fingers don't bend properly either. Nevertheless, he didn't give up, and prepared for a new season.

You turn Jamsil into a little ballpark. You're going to stand there. The muscle monster is going to turn the game upside down when you hit 20 home runs or more
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There was a crisis here, too. I was fine in spring camp, but when I watched the exhibition game, they made a strange swing that I didn't do before. The ball was pushed as he hit only with his body without using his wrist. Manager Lee said, `So I sent him to the second team at the opening to get his act together. Then he blew up the second team. When I put it on the first team, the swing turned normal. So I started putting it in, but I hit a home run against Kim Taek-yeon, so how could I not use it?" he said with a smile.




The director's choice is simply a hit. After playing in earnest against Doosan on the 30th of last month, he swept seven home runs and 21 RBIs in 16 games with a batting average of 344 this season. He has an on-base percentage of .437 and a slugging percentage of .788. Director Lee said, `He swings really cool, and the most important thing to pay attention to is his contact ability. I usually don't strike out. I can't help but adore any director." Because of the power, the batting speed is fast. If you only put it inside the fair area, the probability of hitting will increase. However, he also has an excellent ability to create an in-play ball. There is not even one double play.

You turn Jamsil into a little ballpark. You're going to stand there. The muscle monster is going to turn the game upside down when you hit 20 home runs or more
In the game between NC and LG at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 23rd, LG Song Seung-ki, with two outs and runners on first base, is cheering for NC Park Han-gyeol in the top of the sixth inning. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.23/
In fact, this season's Rookie of the Year race was dominated by LG Song Seung-ki. Kiwoom Chung Hyun-woo, a strong candidate, is out due to injury. Jung Woo-ju (Hanwha) and Hong Min-gyu (Doosan) are also doing well, but they are not overwhelming.

Meanwhile, Ahn Hyun-min appeared. It was the first season of the first team last year, and it was only 29 at-bats and is eligible for the Rookie of the Year award. Manager Lee has already started promoting his student, saying, `If you get more than 20 homers, isn't it competitive enough?' At the current pace, 20 seems sufficient, and up to 30 challenges are possible.

Song Seung-ki is also doing really well, but it is a fault that there are not many wins with three wins compared to the excellent game that defeats the opponent's first starters. It is also an element that cannot be ignored that Ahn Hyun-min is currently ahead in star quality and attention.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.