“I’m sorry for the team to fall into an important time,” said Kim Young-woong (infielders) of the Samsung Lions, a “hit product” of professional baseball, which was canceled from the first-team entry due to right shoulder pain.메이저사이트
Kim, who is in his third year, has played in 117 games this season and is enjoying his best season since his debut with a batting average of 257 (for 110 hits in 428 times at bat), 25 homers, 72 RBIs, 61 runs, and nine steals. Kim, who is leading the home run in his team, was removed from the first team entry ahead of an away game against the Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 29th.
Ahead of the match, coach Park Jin-man said, “Kim Young-woong felt uncomfortable with his right shoulder and underwent a checkup today. There is no big problem, but I was told that he has inflammation.”
He added, “Kim Young-woong is unlikely to be able to conduct technical training for the time being. So, he went down to the second team to concentrate on treatment. Since he is a throwing shoulder, he needs to recover.”
Coach Park Jin-man also said, “Ten days will be enough. As the result of the examination is not a major problem, it is just a symptom of inflammation, and as long as the pain is relieved, technical training can start from three to four days later. Ten days will be enough.”
Kim Young-woong, who met at Gyeongsan Ball Park on the morning of the 30th, said, “I felt uncomfortable with my right shoulder, but I decided to focus on treatment (after the cancellation of the first-team entry),” adding, “I’m sorry for the team to fall into an important time.”
Ahead of this season, Samsung is chasing the leading Kia Tigers by 4.5 games, upending expectations that it will be in the lower ranks. All players have displayed even performance regardless of players.
Is that why? Kim Young-woong also said, “I’m sorry to have missed such an important time. However, I believe he will do well in our team because we have so many outstanding teammates. Of course, he will keep his current ranking. We can even reach the top spot.” He added, “I will trust my strong teammates and work hard for treatment, and if I go back, I will work harder and contribute to my team’s victory.”
There is definitely a cycle between good and bad batting. Kim has shown poor performance in the recent 10 games by posting a batting average of 170.1 (six hits in 35 times at bat). He always wants to do well, so he sometimes feels depressed when things don’t go his way. Veteran batters, including Kang Min-ho, Park Byung-ho and Koo Ja-wook, console and encourage Kim. “There are many times when I feel sorry that I didn’t do well, but I’m always grateful that you guys take good care of me,” Kim said.
“There is a big difference in timing between good and bad. Unlike amateur players, professional players play every day when they feel good, but sometimes they feel impatient when things don’t go their way. I learn some things even in bad situations. Such experiences will greatly help me grow,” he said.
Having never experienced fall baseball since his debut, Kim looked similar to how he felt the night before a picnic. “I still can’t believe I’m playing fall baseball. It’s amazing that I’m currently ranked. I’m curious about what it would be like to go to the fall stage and I want to achieve my dream of winning. I think I’ll be happier than when I came to the professional league from high school,” Kim said.
Kim Young-woong moved to Daegu after the expiration of the first-team entry and watched the game with the latest foldable phone provided by the club. “I’m so happy to win,” Kim Young-woong said, “I will trust my strong teammates and work hard to build my body and return to a healthy state.”