Finally, LG's winning contractor is backDirector Yeom Kyung-yup Hong Chang-ki adapts step by step.

Sep 13, 2025

Finally, LG's winning contractor is backDirector Yeom Kyung-yup Hong Chang-ki adapts step by step.
In a game between Kiwoom and LG at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 29th, LG Hong Chang-ki is training on the outfield ground. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.29/



"It's important to go up step by step."

LG Twins' Hong Chang-ki is back. Director Yeom Kyung-yeop revealed the utilization plan.

LG will play against the KIA Tigers at Jamsil Stadium on the 13th. Ahead of the game, LG canceled Kim Sung-woo and registered Hong Chang-ki.




It's a forewarned call-up. Hong Chang-ki seriously injured his knee while bumping into a teammate during defense just before the end of the Kiwoom Heroes match on May 13.

Initially, it was found that it was not the expected cruciate ligament injury, but the surgery was inevitable after the swelling was removed. The good thing about the misfortune was that he would be able to play in the postseason this season after recovering, not taking a full year off like a cruciate ligament.

Finally, LG's winning contractor is backDirector Yeom Kyung-yup Hong Chang-ki adapts step by step.
A game between LG and Kiwoom at Jamsil Stadium on the 30th. LG's Hong Chang-ki, who is training to hit while his teammates are watching. Jamsil = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.30/
Hong Chang-ki worked hard on treatment and rehabilitation, and pulled the timing of his return. Coach Yeom also said he would call up as soon as he was ready, judging that playing some actual games would help boost his sense of play before the postseason began, and the 13th became Hong Chang-ki's return day. Hong Chang-ki played three Futures games before the call-up and adjusted his sense of practice.




No matter how excellent my contact ability is and how good my on-base percentage is, I can't put it in a tense moment from the beginning. Coach Yeom, who met ahead of the KIA match, said "I won't put it in at an important moment from the beginning," adding "First of all, you have to check how you play one or two games and how you hit it during practice." Going into a clutch situation as soon as you return is a negative factor for the player's adaptation. You have to go up step by step from the beginning. The order is important." If Hong Chang-ki shows a good performance as a pinch hitter, there is a possibility that he will start as a designated hitter as early as next week.

LG ranks first in the regular season. The Hanwha Eagles, ranking second in the regular season, is getting nervous these days, but the presence of Hong Chang-ki alone seems to be a big boost. Will Hong Chang-ki, who suffered a lot in body and mind, eventually play his role and give a big gift to the team when it matters.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.