His bat skills are Ichiro-class, but why and how does this player explode in LG with a trade card
Jun 26, 2025
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It was simply a 'surprise' trade. I wonder how this trade will change the future of the two teams, the LG Twins and the KT Wiz.
The two teams officially announced a one-on-two trade on the 25th. Instead of LG handing over left-hander Lim Joon-hyung to KT, KT decided to send infielder Chun Sung-ho and catcher Kim Joon-tae to LG. KT reinforced the left-hander, who was too precious to the team, and LG thickened the infield and catcher depth.
The player who attracts the most attention is Chun Sung-ho. He has received a lot of attention since last year. After graduating from Dankook University, he was nominated by KT in the second round of the 2020 rookie draft, and since then, he has been recognized as having a huge talent for hitting. After returning from military service in Sangmu, he was impressed by head coach Lee Kang-chul by making multi-hits in the opening game against the Samsung Lions last year.
He had a batting average of 529 in eight games in March last year. Naturally, he was reborn as the main leadoff, and his momentum did not slow down in April. The batting average for the month of April was almost 300. The technique of playing with the bat was excellent according to the scouting report. Since he has such good contact ability, he thought he would send a ball in the direction of the fan fat. When he was doing well, he seemed to be hit by Japanese and Major League legend Ichiro.
However, his performance gradually declined due to the opponent's extreme checks and falling physical strength, and he ended the season with a batting average of 295 in 75 games last year.
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But I didn't get the chance. And in the end, it was a trade. Why was a player with such good qualities used as a trade card.
After all, it's defense. Defensive skills are essential to playing full time. KT believes that Chun Sung-ho has limited ability to play in the first team as the main fielder. Shoulders are very good. However, it is true that step and glove handling are poor compared to other main infielders.
On the contrary, LG only saw Chun Sung-ho's bat. In this year's Futures League, he was playing a `blasphemy' with 396 percent. While Oh Ji-hwan is suffering from ups and downs, LG has no choice but to make up the infield with players with weaknesses in hitting, such as Koo Bon-hyuk and Shin Min-jae. I thought Chun Sung-ho would be able to scratch this itchy part. In addition, Chun Sung-ho is faster at the mid- to long-range heater that sends strong balls to left-right center than long-distance shots. It can go well with the large Jamsil Stadium.
The important thing is that LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop is also a leader who values defense. If the defense does not work, LG will also have limited opportunities. However, LG and head coach Yeom recreated Shin Min-jae, who was evaluated as weak in defense, as the 'defensive fairy's main second baseman'. Chun Sung-ho also meets LG and manager Yeom, and there is a good possibility that his potential will explode.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
