Is it a ball that a person can handle? It's not a top class in the KBO, it's not an overkill even if it's an ML-class

Aug 08, 2025

Is it a ball that a person can handle? It's not a top class in the KBO, it's not an overkill even if it's an ML-class
KT-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 31st. Shin Min-jae, who showed good defense in the top of the second inning, is winking at Song Seung-ki. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.31/



It's not the KBO top class, but the major league.

Baseball wins only when you score. Therefore, the player who hits a home run and hits a hit at a critical moment draws attention. Pitchers who did not give points to the opponent are also in the spotlight.

LG Twins' Shin Min-jae was the hero of the victory over the Doosan Bears at Jamsil Stadium on the 7th. He hit a come-from-behind three-run double from opposing pitcher Kwak Bin, who was pitching well in the bottom of the fourth inning when his team was losing 0-1. LG allowed the tie and did not become the winning hit, but without this hit and RBI, there would have been no 4-3 victory for LG.




But there was a scene that was as important as this hit, or more important than the hit. Shin Min-jae's picturesque rain. Doosan followed 3-3 in the top of the sixth inning. The crisis continued with two outs and runners on first and second bases. If you give a come-from-behind score here, the atmosphere can be completely crossed by Doosan.

At the plate, there was Cave, the scariest hitter in Doosan recently. Cave properly hit Kim Jin-sung's first fork ball. A hit that is likely to flow to center field. However, Shin Min-jae suddenly appeared and slid in perfect timing to snatch the ball, and as if he were not in a hurry, he threw a glove toss to shortstop Oh Ji-hwan to finish the inning. A perfect defense that makes you think, "How can a person play like that without effort?" With this defense alone, LG regained its No. 1 position.

Is it a ball that a person can handle? It's not a top class in the KBO, it's not an overkill even if it's an ML-class
Dusan-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 7th. 2 outs and 1st base in the bottom of the 8th inning. Shin Min-jae is celebrating after hitting a hit. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.8.7/
In fact, LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop entered the leadoff position after Hong Chang-ki's injury and is on the way to grow into a top-class second baseman in the KBO League beyond LG's starting lineup," he said, giving high praise.




At first, he was only a fast runner, but after meeting coach Yeom, he received an opportunity and his ball-hand skills are increasing significantly. I originally had the ability to make contact with the bat, but what's surprising is defense. Because he was branded as a bad defense player.

Is it a ball that a person can handle? It's not a top class in the KBO, it's not an overkill even if it's an ML-class
Dusan-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 7th. Shin Min-jae, who blocked the run crisis with a good defense in the top of the sixth inning, is welcomed by Oh Ji-hwan. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.8.7/
I once asked coach Jeon-yum about Shin Min-jae's defense. How can you improve your skills in such a short period of time. Yeom said, `Of course, players gain confidence if they keep playing in games,' but added, `What is important for fielders is the first step. That step changes the result. Shin Min-jae's defense was unstable because of the step. The coaches have trained tremendously. It's getting better. Since experience accumulates here, he explained, "Now he is the most stable in the league, so he plays second base defense."

As mentioned above, the fielder gets the first evaluation with a spectacular bat. But baseball is not a sport that only plays. The importance of defense need no explanation. Due to defense, Shin Min-jae's value is bound to soar more and more.








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.