A surprise trade that was a time for a general manager...I didn't know about the head coach. But I still laughed

Jun 25, 2025

(from left) Lim Jun-hyung, Chun Sung-ho, and Kim Jun-tae. Sports Chosun DB

A surprise trade led by the general manager. The head coach was also very satisfied.

KT Wiz and LG Twins made a 2-1 trade ahead of the showdown at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 25th. KT sent catcher Kim Joon-tae and infielder Chun Sung-ho, and LG gave Lim Joon-hyung.

KT's general manager Na Do-hyun said, `Lim Jun-hyung is a pitcher with strong control, change-up, and curve, and was recruited to reinforce the left-hander who is lacking in the team. We expect it to add strength to the team's bullpen."

LG said "Cheon Sung-ho is an infielder who has excellent hitting and running ability and has good batting performance in the second division, so he can use it immediately as a sense of power." In addition, he has a high growth potential and will grow together through healthy competition with the existing young players of the team as a player who can play a key role in the future. Kim Joon-tae expected that he could use his observed pioneer and fast bat speed as a left-handed pinch hitter, and that he could strengthen the depth of the team's catcher with an offensive catcher.

The trade started at LG's request. LG showed interest in Chun Sung-ho, and KT demanded a left-hander. KT mentioned Lim Joon-hyung, who returned from Sangmu. In the process, LG requested Kim Joon-tae to reinforce catcher resources, and the trade was made in a surprise move.

The trade was reportedly led by the heads of both teams. The head coach's satisfaction was high.

The KBO League KT Wiz and LG Twins match held at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 24th. KT manager Lee Kang-chul, who won, is delighted. Suwon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.06.24/

The KBO League KT Wiz and LG Twins match held at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 24th. LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop is watching the game. Suwon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.06.24/

KT manager Lee Kang-chul said on the 25th, `I've created one left-handed resource, and it's good to have one more person come. Now (former) Yong-ju stopped one inning in the middle. Lim Joon-hyung is against both right-handed and left-handed hitters. They said the change-up was okay." Manager Lee said, `Our team's bullpen players have a lot of right-handers, and I think it will be solved a lot in that area. It's not easy to get a left-hander, but it's good."

LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop also smiled at the trade. Director Yeom said, `I heard from the general manager last week. I'm trying to proceed with the trade like this, but they asked me how it is. (Kim)Yoon-sik also said it wouldn't be bad if he came back. "We have to look at the future a little more and raise the beast, but I answered that if it comes like this right away, it will help us run as a coach. "

Coach Yeom said " (former) Bon-hyuk is also tired. I think I can do first or second base right now"The other team's players in the first team change the atmosphere, but our team was a fast-growing team, so there was no factor to change the atmosphere. Among the players who have come up now, there is still a player who needs to be nurtured more. It was loose in that area, but it was filled up."

I also expected Kim Jun-tae to play well. Coach Yeom said "If (Park) Dong-won was absent, the catcher's side could be chased." "(Kim)Juntae is really big because he came." "Now that I've started training after hurting my finger, I think I'll be able to come up if I go to the game."."

Director Yeom said, `I didn't know anything about this tray. As much as he said he needed to nurture it, he tried to give opportunities to those who are good in the second division"But these players must have thought they still needed time, so they went ahead with the trade. The general manager said 'Isn't it necessary like this?' and I'm grateful.'

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.