In the Korean Series, the last piece for right field + leadoff full-length LG...Hong Chang-ki's return scenario after live batting

Sep 04, 2025

In the Korean Series, the last piece for right field leadoff full-length LG...Hong Chang-ki's return scenario after live batting
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/



In the Korean Series, the last piece for right field leadoff full-length LG...Hong Chang-ki's return scenario after live batting
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/
In the Korean Series, the last piece for right field leadoff full-length LG...Hong Chang-ki's return scenario after live batting
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/
He suffered a fatal injury, but he is about to return. I even played live batting.

But the LG Twins have no intention of rushing. Be cautious as long as you are in first place relatively leisurely, five games apart from the second-place Hanwha Eagles.

"Hong Chang-ki is still in the build-up process," said LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop, who met at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 4th. There is no problem with his current physical condition.




Still, I'm careful until the end. A ruptured left knee collateral ligament is an injury that could determine Hong Chang-ki's future career.

First of all, the timing of his return is about 10 games left in the regular season. Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop explains that it may be delayed more, but it will not be faster.

In the Korean Series, the last piece for right field leadoff full-length LG...Hong Chang-ki's return scenario after live batting
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/
When he returns, he will take on the sixth batter. It is best to take the leadoff role in the Korean Series. Shin Min-jae filled the vacancy well, but compared to Hong Chang-ki, No. 2 is also perfect.




If the clean-up 3 to 5 goes as it is, Moon Sung-joo and Oh Ji-hwan support the 6th to 7th, catcher Park Dong-won at No. 8 and Park Hae-min at No. 9, a fearsome batting lineup like LG will be completed.

The position starts with a designated hitter. He will play three to four games and take over the right field from then on if he believes he is in good shape. Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop said, `If I go to the Korean Series, I will start in right field and leadoff. If there is a problem, Kim Hyun-soo will hit the designated hitter in left field and Hong Chang-ki will hit the designated hitter, he added.

He is on the verge of winning the regular season without Hong Chang-ki. It was a good time to hang in there. Shin Min-jae's class-up, which felt like Cinderella, was big.




In the Korean Series, the last piece for right field leadoff full-length LG...Hong Chang-ki's return scenario after live batting
The match between the KIA Tigers and the LG Twins at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 23rd. LG's Park Dong-won is catching his breath. Gwangju = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.08.23/
Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop also said, `If Shin Min-jae had wandered around, it would have been difficult to decide the order of batting. Still, after training in the second division, it was established and has been running until now. (Shin) Min-jae stressed that he is more looking forward to next year."

However, if there is something to worry about, it is Park Dong-won of the summer. Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop, also known as a baseball master, also said, `I don't know much about Park Dong-won. I've given you enough rest this year."

There is a point of concern. Analysts say he is still playing baseball on his own rather than being smart. In order to go one step further, it is necessary to play smarter baseball based on accumulated experiences like Yang Eui-ji and Kang Min-ho.

"Park Dong-won will also be a better player next year. When you get used to playing baseball using your brain, it's easier and longer. He is still a player who has room for another level of growth."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.