We won't break up like this, right? KIA's No. 1 home run hitter can't play again today
Sep 05, 2025
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Wisdom has been suffering from back pain recently. He started as the fifth first baseman against the Hanwha Eagles in Daejeon on the 2nd, but was replaced after only one at-bat, complaining of back discomfort, and the entire SSG match was omitted on the 3rd.
Wisdom, who was excluded from the starting lineup in the match against SSG on the 4th, which was canceled by rain, was also excluded from the starting lineup against KT Wiz in Gwangju on the 5th. Oh Sun-woo will be the first baseman, Yoon Do-hyun will be the third baseman, and Choi Hyung-woo will be the designated hitter.
KIA manager Lee Bum-ho said, `I don't think I can even substitute. You'll have to wait and see for a few days. I start training only when I get a report that it's good in the training part."
This means that it is difficult to hold the bat because the pain in the back is not fully caught yet. If so, it is expected that it will take more time to return. Wisdom also complained of back pain in May and was absent.
Wisdom, who hit 31 home runs this season, ranks second in the league and No. 1 in home runs in the team after Samsung Diaz, but has also suffered a back injury following a batting average of .114 in the last 10 games.
In fact, it is unclear whether Wisdom will renew its contract next year. Although he has a more comprehensive-than-expected trailblazing plan and a home run tool that goes far beyond when caught, he has been hampered by ups and downs throughout this season and poor scoring batting average.
In order to keep the last hope alive, he must perform 'Crazy' for the rest of the game in September. This is why Wisdom's absence is even more painful in a difficult situation for the team.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
