Choi Won-jun's second leg wasn't just a defensive mistake! → The real reason why KIA manager Lee Bum-ho revealed is

Jun 05, 2025

Choi Won-jun's second leg wasn't just a defensive mistake! → The real reason why KIA manager Lee Bum-ho revealed is
A game between the Doosan Bears and the KIA Tigers at Jamsil Stadium on the 4th. KIA Choi Won-joon is cheering after hitting a two-run shot with no outs and first base in the top of the ninth inning. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.06.04/



Choi Won-jun's second leg wasn't just a defensive mistake! → The real reason why KIA manager Lee Bum-ho revealed is
A game between the Doosan Bears and the KIA Tigers at Jamsil Stadium on the 4th. KIA Choi Won-joon is buntting with runners on the first and second bases with no outs in the top of the seventh inning. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.06.04/
KIA Tigers coach Lee Bum-ho revealed the real reason why he ordered Choi Won-joon to go to the second division.

Coach Lee Bum-ho praised Choi Won-joon ahead of the match against Doosan Bears in Jamsil on the 5th. Coach Lee highly praised the player that `Choi Won-joon really has a lot.'

Choi Won-joon has repeated his recent defensive mistakes. On the 21st of last month, he dropped an ordinary fly ball from the right field position against Suwon KT. Choi Won-joon was excluded from the first team the very next day. Choi Won-joon returned on the 1st of this month. On the 3rd, he dropped another fly ball against Doosan in Jamsil.




However, head coach Lee Bum-ho did not hold Choi Won-joon responsible this time. The reason why Choi Won-joon was sent to the second division was not just because of defensive mistakes.

Manager Lee Bum-ho said, `If you make a mistake with a bunt, you can make up for it in defense. If you make a mistake in defense, you can make up for the hit. That's what fielders should have"I wanted the players to see the big picture.

Choi Won-joon seems to have been in a bit of a hurry.




Coach Lee Bum-ho said, `I think Won-jun thought too much about hitting at the time. Even if the batting is sluggish, Won-jun has many factors to contribute to the team. He has fast feet and good defense. If you look for it one by one and wait for the pace to come up, there is no problem at all. However, if you are only concerned about hitting because you can't hit, your defensive concentration will also decrease. That's why I made such a mistake when I went on defense", he pointed out.

Choi Won-jun's second leg wasn't just a defensive mistake! → The real reason why KIA manager Lee Bum-ho revealed is
A game between the Doosan Bears and the KIA Tigers at Jamsil Stadium on the 4th. KIA Choi Won-joon, who hit a two-run shot in the top of the ninth inning, is playing with Park Chan-ho. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.06.04/
Choi Won-jun's second leg wasn't just a defensive mistake! → The real reason why KIA manager Lee Bum-ho revealed is
A game between the Doosan Bears and the KIA Tigers at Jamsil Stadium on the 4th. KIA manager Lee Bum-ho is delighted after the victory. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.06.04/
Director Lee Bum-ho fully talked with Choi Won-joon and conveyed his intention.

Coach Lee Bum-ho said "Wonjun is a very good player to have. It didn't work out as I thought, so I was a little shaken at the beginning. Don't worry about that, and I hope I can play baseball that I can play now. There is no other part. If you do your best like that, I'll be satisfied with it."






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.