He's coming. LG Hong Chang-ki joins Jamsil tomorrow (12th)! Registration for the first team is on Saturday → Stand by as a pinch hitter against KIA
Sep 11, 2025
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LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop said he will register Hong Chang-ki as the first team on the 13th ahead of the KT Wiz match in the 2025 KBO League to be held in Jamsil on the 11th.
Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop said, "(Hong Chang-ki's physical condition) is fine. I'm going to register on Saturday. He will play as a pinch-hitter."
LG will face KIA in Jamsil on the 13th.
Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop said, `Joining will be held tomorrow (12th). I don't go to the game. Register on Saturday and go out as a substitute first. Given the situation, he predicted that he can play as a designated hitter from next week.
He will refrain from defending for the rest of the season.
Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop said, "(Hong) Chang-gi comes in and defends, that's our best." In order to be safe, defense starts from the postseason. The defense has to move in all directions", he explained.
Hong Chang-ki collided with the first baseman during the defense against Kiwoom in Jamsil on May 13. The medial collateral ligament of the left knee was ruptured. He underwent surgery and devoted himself to rehabilitation. There was also talk of a season out, but he finally came back.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.