Why did acting Seol Jong-jin stop the reporters after the interview?

Aug 19, 2025

Why did acting Seol Jong-jin stop the reporters after the interview?
Active head coach Seol Jong-jin of the Kiwoom Heroes had his first meeting with the team at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the afternoon of the 15th. Acting Seol is greeting in front of the players. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/



"Wait a minute. I need to tell you something…"

Gwangju Kia Champions Field on the 19th, when the first of three consecutive games between Kiwoom Heroes and KIA Tigers will be held during the week.

Before the game, Kiwoom's acting coach Seol Jong-jin completed both the game and the player-related interview. As soon as the reporters tried to clear up their seats, he said "I have something more to tell you."




What did acting director Seol really want to talk about when he volunteered for additional interviews when there was something unfair or urgent.

Ahead of the KT Wiz match on the 17th, acting coach Seol talked about his three-game winning streak.

Closer Joo Seung-woo went to the operating table due to an elbow ligament injury. It cannot be concluded that it is the aftermath of three consecutive games, but he played three consecutive games in the process of sweeping three consecutive NC Dinos games from the 5th to the 7th. In particular, he threw as many as 34 balls in the last game on the 7th. Considering that he was the first three consecutive players of the season, he could have a lot of load.




And Cho Young-gun, who was selected as a new finish instead of Joo Seung-woo, played three consecutive games from the 14th to the 16th. Then, there was a voice of concern, and acting coach Seol said ahead of the game on the 17th, `We will not let bullpen pitchers play three consecutive games" professed.

Why did acting Seol Jong-jin stop the reporters after the interview?
A game between Kiwoom and Doosan at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 10th. Kiwoom closer Joo Seung-woo, who voluntarily steps down complaining of physical discomfort, is on second base with two outs in the top of the ninth inning. Gocheok =Reporter Song Jeong-heon@sportschosun.com/2025.08.10/
Season is important right now, but it is desirable not to strain players for their future. However, he is a professional. When you play the season, you don't know when or what's going to happen. Three consecutive games can be too much, but it is a decision that can be made when necessary for team circumstances. If a pitcher plays three consecutive games just once, it can lead to a winning streak, but you can't give it up. Instead, management of the number of pitches should be done in detail.

Acting head coach Seol said "The three consecutive games have been confirmed and reported "There are still parts of the interview that are not good enough. I ask for your understanding. I brought it up because I needed to make a correction on that part."




Acting director Seol said, `As we said at that time, there is no change in our position to avoid three consecutive games as much as possible. However, baseball should not close the possibility altogether because we don't know what the situation will be." If there is a situation where a player with an appropriate number of pitches has to go out, it means that he will make three consecutive pitches.

Acting head coach Seol said of Joo Seung-woo "I feel sorry for him. I think I should have checked in more detail. I feel sorry for the fact that I should have managed him as the person in charge."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.