This is why professionals shouldn't leave their seats recklessly. Kim Ji-chan is coming, but number 1 is Park Seung-gyu. Why?

Aug 18, 2025

This is why professionals shouldn't leave their seats recklessly. Kim Ji-chan is coming, but number 1 is Park Seung-gyu. Why?
Lotte and Samsung held at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 17th. First and third base with one out in the first inning. During the Diaz outfield fly ball, third baseman Park Seung-gyu scored the first goal. Park Seung-gyu, who runs the bases vigorously. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.17/



"Because you have a good pace."

Is this why people say that professionals shouldn't leave the office.

Samsung Lions Kim Ji-chan is returning. But things have changed. Even if he does, he seems to be unable to return to the leadoff, which was his place.




Kim Ji-chan has established himself as Samsung's undisputed No. 1 hitter since last year. The outfield conversion was a huge success, and the bat survived. He was such a good runner that he was perfect as the first hitter when he got on base.

This year's No. 1 was Kim Ji-chan's place. But injuries are holding back. I keep getting hurt in my adductor muscles in my hamstring.

Coach Park Jin-man, who had a lot of worries about batting first when Kim Ji-chan left due to this adductor injury, took out Park Seung-gyu's No. 1 card from the KIA Tigers match on the 13th. It's a sign of success. He went out as one in five games and went 5 for 21. He has a bad batting average, but he also hit a home run against the Lotte Giants on the 15th and steadily gets a walk. He drew a total of five walks in five games. In the match against Lotte on the 17th, he made Lotte starter Gamboa throw nine balls with a persistent cut as soon as the game began. On the 16th, he also saved Samsung with good defense in center field.




This is why professionals shouldn't leave their seats recklessly. Kim Ji-chan is coming, but number 1 is Park Seung-gyu. Why?
A game between the Samsung Lions and the LG Twins at Lions Park in Daegu on the 5th. Samsung's Kim Ji-chan, with the bases loaded with two outs, is cheering after hitting a timely hit to come from behind in the bottom of the eighth inning. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.07.05/
But Kim Ji-chan is coming back. Originally, it was scheduled to be called up on the 17th. However, while playing in the second division game on the 16th, he was slightly hit by his foul ball and was not good. So coach Park decided not to rush. He is scheduled to call up ahead of the match against the NC Dinos on the 19th.

Then, what will happen to traffic arrangements. Of course, I thought Kim Ji-chan would return to No. 1. However, Park had a different opinion. Thanks to Park Seung-gyu, he also achieved 2 wins and 1 draw in Busan, and he intends to push ahead with a good atmosphere. Coach Park said, `Park Seung-gyu's pace is very good. It's energizing the team. He's a really hardworking player. I hope you continue to show good performances. On the contrary, Kim Ji-chan said, "We have to raise our sense of play," adding, "We have to look at the opponent's starting type, but for the time being, Park Seung-gyu is No. 1." Park Seung-gyu is a right-handed hitter and Kim Ji-chan is a left-handed hitter, so as head coach Park said, players can be flexibly deployed depending on the type of opponent's selection.

This is why professionals shouldn't leave their seats recklessly. Kim Ji-chan is coming, but number 1 is Park Seung-gyu. Why?
Lotte and Samsung held at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 17th. First and third base with one out in the first inning. During the Diaz outfield fly ball, third baseman Park Seung-gyu scored the first goal. Park Seung-gyu is sharing high fives with his colleagues. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.17/
Then where will Kim Ji Chan's seat be. Director Park said "No. 2 is Kim Sung-yoon. Kim Ji-chan explained, "I think I'll have to go into No. 8 or No. 9." Then "When Kim Ji-chan comes, it seems that rotation will be possible, such as turning one outfielder as a designated hitter." The part that gets better in physical fitness arrangement..." he added.




Even with the same performance, the player's evaluation can be completely different depending on whether he is the fixed No. 1 hitter or the lowest batting order hitter. Will Park Seung-gyu be able to overtake Kim Ji-chan to become Samsung's new No. 1, or will Kim Ji-chan eventually return to Samsung's No. 1 position. A fierce competition was foretold.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.