It's amazing! Lotte's Na Kyun-an refuses to replace him even after being hit by a hit on his shoulder! → Rather, the coach doesn't overdo it

Aug 31, 2025

It's amazing! Lotte's Na Kyun-an refuses to replace him even after being hit by a hit on his shoulder! → Rather, the coach doesn't overdo it
The game between KT and Lotte at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 26th. Na Kyun-an, who took the mound as Lotte's starting pitcher. Busan = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.8.26/



Lotte Giants pitcher Na Kyun-an showed great fighting spirit. He collapsed after being hit by a ball on his right shoulder, got up again and continued pitching.

Na Kyun-an started against the Doosan Bears in the 2025 KBO League at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 31st.

Na Kyun-an could not avoid a ball hit by Doosan's leadoff hitter Yang Eui-ji in the top of the fourth inning with a 1-0 lead. A powerful ball hit Na Kyun-an's right shoulder. Na Kyun-an sat down as it was.




Yang Eui-ji was also surprised. As soon as he stepped on the first base, he ran to the mound to check Na Kyun-an's condition. Lotte's coaching staff also rushed to Na Kyun-an.

Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung turned his index finger on both hands and gave him a replacement signature.

But Na Kyun-an got up after catching her breath for a while. He rubbed his shoulders with his hands a few times and expressed his intention to keep throwing. Na Kyun-an nodded, saying it was okay for Yang Eui-ji.




Director Kim Tae-hyung said "Don't overdo it!," he even shouted.

Nevertheless, Na Kyun-an checked his physical condition by pitching practice.

Na Kyun-an defended the mound. He faced Park Joon-soon at first base with no outs.




It's amazing! Lotte's Na Kyun-an refuses to replace him even after being hit by a hit on his shoulder! → Rather, the coach doesn't overdo it
The game between SSG and Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 8th, and Na Kyun-an, one out and runners on the first and second bases, are cheering after ending the crisis by treating Hyun Won-hoe with a double play in the top of the 6th inning. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.08/
However, the result was bad. Na Kyun-an got a hit to the right after the six-pitch game.

Lotte's bench, which had been nerve-wracking, was no longer left to watch. Pitcher coach Kim Sang-jin visited the mound. Na Kyun-an set his index finger toward the Lotte dugout. It was interpreted as a meaning of asking for one more chance.

Manager Kim Tae-hyung was not swayed. He replaced the pitcher with Park Jin.

The replacement of the pitcher was a success.

With no outs and runners on the first and second bases, Yang Eui-ji was caught out after failing to steal third base. Kim Min-seok made a bunt motion and pulled his bat back. Yang Eui-ji, who was on second base, started third base and failed to return to second base.

Park Jin struck out Kim Min-seok and threw Kang Seung-ho to center field. Na Kyun-an's earned run didn't go up either. Na Kyun-an stepped down without losing a point in three innings.

A Lotte official said "We replaced it to protect the players. There are no plans to visit the hospital, and we are currently icing."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.