If a college graduate fielder was selected in the third round of the draft, something was there and the final hit was a jackpot

Jul 30, 2025

If a college graduate fielder was selected in the third round of the draft, something was there and the final hit was a jackpot
photo courtesy of LG Twins



"I'll be an athlete who shows you through actions rather than words."

LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop's choice was 'hostile'

LG won the game against KT Wiz 8-2 at Jamsil Stadium on the 29th. A game of great significance by reducing the win against the leading Hanwha Eagles to two games.




On top of that, coach Yeom felt better because the ambitious player hit the final shot.

LG called up Son Yong-joon, a second-year college infielder, ahead of the KT match. He graduated from Dongwon National University of Science and Technology last year and was selected in the third round of the rookie draft. It was amazing that a college graduate was nominated in the top round. Usually, high school graduates and pitchers and catchers fill the seats from the fourth to fifth rounds of the draft. It means that you have a powerful weapon.

Yeom said, `He has good qualities when it comes to hitting. However, he still has a lot of things to fill. Rather than expecting something right away, he raised it to the level of gaining experience..." but gave left-hander Oh Won-seok an opportunity to select a designated hitter. Coach Yeom said, `If the opponent starts left-handed, he will play as a first baseman or designated hitter.'




If a college graduate fielder was selected in the third round of the draft, something was there and the final hit was a jackpot
A game between KT and LG at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 29th, and Son Yong-joon, with two outs and second base, hits an RBI timely hit in the bottom of the third inning. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.29/
And then 'Awesome' went off. In the eighth inning when they lost 0-2 and followed 2-2, Son Yong-joon had a chance, and Son hit a timely RBI against Oh Won-seok. This hit became the final hit. Last year, he was only in the second division, and Son Yong-joon, who played only four games in the first division this year, made his first professional RBI and final hit game.

Son Yong-jun said "I hadn't thought about being registered for the first team entry until last week, but I found out because you told me it would be registered over the weekend. Rather than being conscious of something more, I tried to prepare for the game according to the routine I've been doing in Icheon" said daintyly.

Regarding the finishing hit situation, Son Yong-joon said, `I was thinking about turning it hard when the ball I wanted comes. I was timing my fastball, but a changeup came in. It was hit a little ahead of what I thought, but it was a hit by luck. I thought I would like to have another important hit if there is a similar situation like today's first RBI" he said.




Finally, Son Yong-joon said "So many fans visited us in the hot weather that the team was able to cheer up and thank you for your warm support. I will try to become a player who shows you through actions rather than words with good performance like today."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.