3rd base → 2nd base → 2nd base is a backup that changes position every day…Why did the head coach say it was a season when he became the main infielder?
Aug 21, 2025
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LG Twins' Shin Min-jae was out of the lineup. LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop, who met at Jamsil Stadium on the 21st, said "Shin Min-jae has back pain."
Koo Bon-hyuk, who plays second base on the day, is changing his position every day in the order of third base, shortstop, and second base in the three consecutive games. Manager Yeom Kyung-yup said, `Thanks to Koo Bon-hyuk, we can give him a break by rotating one day every week. It's the same for Bonhyuk to take a break once a week. You can see him as the main player," he smiled brightly.
The blow is pretty good, too. In the previous day's game, he also recorded three bases with two hits and one walk in three at-bats, including a timely hit in the sixth inning when he was trailing 2-3. He has played 106 games this year and has a batting average of 280 (80 hits in 286 at-bats) with one home run and 32 RBIs (on-base plus slugging) of 0.713 on-base percentage.
The pride of Koo Bon-hyuk stands out. He played as an all-around infield utility player when he was active.
"Koo Bon-hyuk was very good at the beginning of last year as well. However, Koo Bon-hyuk played too much to fill the vacancy due to many injuries. As a result, the record deteriorated in the second half due to the lack of stamina. Koo Bon-hyuk has to play more than 110 games and more than 300 at-bats every year so that our infielders can get enough rest. I think this is the season for Koo Bon-hyuk to settle down safely as a backup and a key player."
How long will Moon Sung-joo play as the designated hitter. Coach Yeom Kyung-yup said, "(Weekend) I'm going to use it as a defense starting with the three consecutive games in Gwangju. I'm fine again today, but I'm going to be the designated hitter by today to be safer.'
Chun Sung-ho will play right field for two consecutive days. Director Yeom Kyung-yeop said, "Outfield defense was good. I saw the movement, but I don't think there's any problem", he explained.
On this day, LG will play in the lineup of Chun Sung-ho (right wing), Moon Sung-joo (designated hitter), Austin (first base), Moon Bo-kyung (third base), Kim Hyun-soo (left wing), Oh Ji-hwan (fielders), Park Dong-won (catcher), Koo Bon-hyuk (second base), and Park Hae-min (midfielder). The starter is Chirinos.
Except for Shin Min-jae, the rest of the batting order was not touched. The attack is currently going well, but there is no reason to change it.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
