Because of Kiwoom, preliminary FA Park Chan-ho becomes happy, and coach Seol Jong-jin needs to recruit FA, and is the number one infielder (on the spot of Gocheok)

Sep 29, 2025

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"I think we need FA." I'm thinking of an infielder."

Is it only news that makes Park Chan-ho happy.

Kiwoom Heroes coach Seol Jong-jin took office as the official coach. Kiwoom held the inauguration ceremony of the 7th coach Seol at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 29th. Seol, who has been in charge of the Futures since 2020, appointed Seol as acting coach as head coach as Hong Won-ki was replaced after the end of the first half of this season. Coach Seol slightly raised his season's winning rate by recording 20 wins, 1 draw and 31 losses in 52 games in the second half as an acting coach.

Director Seol said in a press conference held after the inauguration ceremony "It is an honor. But I'm feeling again that the responsibility is heavy" expressed his feelings.

Asked what he thought the club would have liked him, coach Seol said, `I know a lot of players, coaching staff, club manuals and culture. And I think I got a high score for running baseball and operational baseball that I showed in the second half. I think I care about the players a lot. Starting with the first-team manager, the development team leader, the residual team coach, and the future coach, he has worked in various positions, increasing his care for the players. I was injured a lot in college, so I couldn't play professionally. The players' bodies are their property. I want to take care of the players' bodies", he explained.

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He is now the official director. We need to seriously plan for next year. Director Seol said, `I will keep my current form in a big way. And through the closing camp and spring camp, we will prepare in many ways."

When asked if he would like to receive the FA inauguration gift, "I think there is a need. I will seriously discuss it with the club. First of all, the position I need the most is the infielder." There are few infielders other than Park Chan-ho among the prospective FA this time. Park Chan-ho is considered the biggest fish, so if Kiwoom is included, the ransom could jump tremendously. Everyone knows that Kiwoom's biggest weakness is its shortstop position.

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Regarding the composition of foreign players "It was difficult as the pitching staff collapsed at the beginning of the season. Of course, we go with two pitchers. Personally, I think that's right. First of all, we will check the young candidates and make a final decision,' he said.

Finally, Seol mentioned former coach Hong Won-ki. Director Seol said "It's a friend and a motive that we've been close to each other. I would like to express my respect for the castration of the players who have led the players with good leadership for five years. With those five years, we can dream of another leap forward. I couldn't contact you after I became acting director, but I'll call you right after this time."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.