Funny. A batting average of 0.360 Bulbat in August → even the mood maker? 21-year-old rookie shortstop, Lotte Lee Ho-joon's ambition
Aug 28, 2025
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A 21-year-old rookie shortstop took over as infield commander at Sajik Stadium. Lotte Giants' Lee Ho-joon (21) is the main character.
With Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung's defense that guaranteed 'the best in our team', the bat is not unusual these days. His batting performance in August reached a batting average of 360 percent and an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 1.164 with two home runs.
Lee Ho-joon, who met at Sajik Stadium, smiled shyly, saying, `These days, the batting is definitely good.' The reason why the batting average, which used to be around 20%, rose sharply is also the power of effort.
"I went to work early in the morning and played a lot, and even after the game, I focused on batting training. As a result, it seems that the batting balance is in place, and I have time to think about it one by one. I also found out what the problem was. I was too greedy. I need to do well nowThe thought of ' had put a lot of strength into the body."
His performance was good, but the team struggled in the swamp of 12 consecutive losses. Lee Ho-joon "The atmosphere was not good. The seniors comforted me, but I don't think I can do anything because I'm the youngest member of our team, and the moment was not easy."
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He is also strong in clutch situations, perhaps because of his spirit. He was also the main player in the game against the Doosan Bears on July 9. Manager Kim Tae-hyung hugged Lee Ho-joon fiercely, and when he hit a home run, he gave a standing ovation and burst into tears.
"The dugout was more surprising than the celebration. I'm happier and more memorable to hit a home run that helps the team win than my first home run. "(As for director Kim Tae-hyung)," the director said, "I think I'll look like a baby."
Director Kim Tae-hyung laughed, saying, "The defense was originally good, but the hitting was surprisingly good, and the feeling of following the ball is good." "It's cute to see the youngest working hard and doing well again." The age difference between the two is 37 years.
In early April, he also made a mistake in hitting his hip during the defense process. Ho-jun Lee "I was able to grow even more now because I had such a day. At that time, the comfort of the fans gave me a lot of strength, but "I also want to go back. If I do it again, I think I'll do well," he said with a smile.
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It's not easy to get through the summer. Lee Ho-joon said, `I lost about 7kg of weight. It was really hard at first, but these days, I think I have my own know-how"And yet "I don't have an appetite these days. There's a lot left to learn."
He's a naughty boy who takes over the clubhouse. He said "Kim Dong-hyuk is really funny. We're a comedy duo. Our chemistry is good, he said. "Honestly, I also have a desire for humor. In particular, it is rewarding if people who are blunt like Han Tae-yang and Jeon Min-jae are funny. Everyone loves it, he said with a big smile.
When I asked for my aspirations for the rest of the season, my expression became serious again.
"I want to make up for Jeon Min-jae's absence." I also want to experience autumn baseball once. I'll try to keep the batting feeling good now and focus more on the defense as well."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
