I want to apologize more Choi Ji-min, who asked for it, rather comforted Choi Jung-won

Jun 15, 2025

I want to apologize more Choi Ji-min, who asked for it, rather comforted Choi Jung-won
The second game of KIA-SSG's doubleheader at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 11th. Choi Ji-min, who took the mound with the bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning, is being replaced after allowing two runs through consecutive walks. Incheon = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.5.11/



"(Choi) Jimin worried too much"

The opposing batter was hit in the head by the ball I threw. From a pitcher's point of view, it is probably the most appalling situation. KIA Tigers' Choi Ji-min repeatedly apologized to NC Dinos' Choi Jung-won, who was hit by a headshot.

Choi Jung-won was hit on the helmet near the back of his head by a 145km fastball thrown by opposing pitcher Choi Ji-min during the match against KIA in Changwon on the 14th. Choi Jung-won, who later moved to the hospital's emergency room by ambulance, had no major problems as a result of X-ray and CT examination. After being discharged from the hospital after only receiving an IV, he expressed his willingness to play with a light warm-up before the game on the 15th.




First of all, coach Lee Ho-joon will not use Choi Jung-won unless it is a really urgent situation. Manager Lee said he had to rest for about four to five days, so I tried to give him a break, but the player's will was too strong" he said. It is Choi Jung-won's expression of his willingness to continue playing in the first team as soon as his physical condition improves, rather than excluding Enteel.

I want to apologize more Choi Ji-min, who asked for it, rather comforted Choi Jung-won
In the second game of a doubleheader between NC and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 11th, NC Choi Jung-won, with two outs and runners on the first and second bases, is cheering after hitting an RBI timely hit in the top of the third inning. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.05.11/
It is Choi Ji-min, who watched Choi Jung-won right after he was hit by the ball until just before boarding the ambulance, pacing around with a worried expression. Coach Lee Bum-ho also visited the NC dugout immediately after the end of the game with head coach Son Seung-rak and apologized to head coach Lee Ho-joon. Director Lee Bum-ho said "Jimin struggled a lot mentally. I was really relieved that Choi Jung-won was lucky to be okay."

After the game on the 14th, Choi Ji-min received Choi Jung-won's contact information and called him directly to ask about his condition. Even then, I didn't feel relieved. Choi Ji-min asked for his opinion through the front staff before the game on the 15th, "'How should I apologize more?', and the two met in the locker room.




It is rumored that Choi Ji-min repeatedly told Choi Jung-won, his senior, that he was more worried about Choi Ji-min. Choi Jung-won said "It's really good. It may be."I was apologized, and the two talked for about 10 minutes.

They were the two who could laugh and talk because the dizzying headshot did not lead to greater injuries.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.