What's the secret to a complete change in the first half of the year when you finished with .300 hitters? Sajik idol Han Taeyang's inner chance is mine.

Jul 15, 2025

What's the secret to a complete change in the first half of the year when you finished with .300 hitters? Sajik idol Han Taeyang's inner chance is mine.
Lotte Han Tae-yang for the interview. Reporter Kim Young-rok



What's the secret to a complete change in the first half of the year when you finished with .300 hitters? Sajik idol Han Taeyang's inner chance is mine.
The game between Doosan and Lotte at Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium on the 8th, and Lotte Han Tae-yang, second base with no outs, is happy after hitting an RBI tie double in the bottom of the fifth inning. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.08/
What's the secret to a complete change in the first half of the year when you finished with .300 hitters? Sajik idol Han Taeyang's inner chance is mine.
The game between the Lotte Giants and the LG Twins at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 3rd. Lotte second baseman Han Tae-yang is defending. Busan = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.07.03/
"There are times when I play with a trick, but...Basically hitting at the timing of the fastball."

Already, it is poised to secure a position in the first team. 'Winning Mentality', which has been engraved since Deoksu's time, is showing its power.

It is a monumental year for Lotte Giants Han Tae-yang (22).




He finished the first half with a batting average of 310 (22 hits in 71 at-bats) and an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS). Although there are few samples, he also showed off his sharp bat skills that are not restricted by batting order to take charge of defense covering the entire infield and leadoff. The players who made up the main infield until last year, such as Ko Seung-min, Na Seung-yup, Son Ho-young, and Park Seung-wook, played a great role as gums at a time when they were left due to injuries and sluggishness.

There is no satisfaction. It's time to take it one step further. Above all, a 22-year-old military veteran is the best weapon because he has already been to the Armed Forces Sports Unit (Sangmu).

Han Tae-yang said, `My family supports me a lot. I've heard that you're doing well"I smiled awkwardly.




Making subtle changes to the batting form led to good results. Han Tae-yang originally pulled his hand back and hit it (in the movement of gathering strength during the strike), but the director (Kim Tae-hyung) said it would be good to hit it in front of him. It definitely got better after hitting it like that. I feel like my hand is getting out more easily. "

What's the secret to a complete change in the first half of the year when you finished with .300 hitters? Sajik idol Han Taeyang's inner chance is mine.
The game between Doosan and Lotte at Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium on the 8th, and Lotte Hansae hitting an RBI tie double in the bottom of the 5th inning with no outs. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.08/
Up until the camp, his main position was shortstop. He plays second base a lot now, but he doesn't hesitate to play third base. It's a shame that my shoulders are relatively weak

I overcame it with Min Han step and fast swing. He answered '(Kim Tae-hyung) Do you hear a lot of compliments from director ', saying, 'I haven't heard much praise in particular'.




"I enter with the idea of producing results every time. Thanks to that desperation, I think I can concentrate more. "I came to the first team with the idea that I would definitely catch it if I had a chance, and when I started, I thought I had to show why I was playing."

`It is my role to take the opportunity given,' said Han Tae-yang, looking back `I was confident that I could take it if I did what I prepared properly.' In particular, there are many things to learn by being close to seniors in their 20s such as Jeon Min-jae and Ko Seung-min. In particular, it is often helpful thanks to the one-point advice that Ko Seung-min sends.

"I definitely think I have a lot of hands-on experience. Playing a lot of games in Sangmu is helping a lot. Since the facilities are good, I did a lot of weight work, and once I continue to play for a year and a half, I have a lot of technological improvements."

What's the secret to a complete change in the first half of the year when you finished with .300 hitters? Sajik idol Han Taeyang's inner chance is mine.
A game between Doosan and Lotte at Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium on the 8th, Lotte Hansae doubled and runs in the bottom of the 9th inning. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.08/
Na Seung-yeop, Yoon Dong-hee, and Lee Min-seok were particularly close players. They are the same colleagues in commerce and the same colleagues in the draft. I'm more of a coffee friend than a drinker.

This year, Lotte fans newly discovered 'Sajik Idol'. He is tall at 1m81, has a hard body, and a neat visual as much as an actor. The name 'Sun' is also appropriate.

But he said he doesn't really realize it. "I've never been asked for an autograph other than when I went to the baseball stadium or when I went to work." is the answer.

"My goal is to continue playing in the first team in the second half of the year." I think there will be a role to play in my position (for Lotte to advance to the postseason). I just want to produce a good result."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.