He's very good from October to March. I can't let go of the hope."

Kiwoom Heroes head coach Hong Won-ki has unsealed his talk for the first time in a long time. He says it really funny in private, but in the press briefing, he is intentionally in a "strictly serious mode." It is also to not make mistakes in words, and it is also to not give vain hopes and hopes to promising young players. He fully supports young blood that can be seen in the bud, but he is the type to raise every single bullet with words.

Ahead of the match against the SSG Landers at Gocheok on June 30, Park burst into laughter with no expression in his characteristic. The target was outfielder Park Chu-hong (24). He joined the team as the first outfielder after graduating from Jangchung High School. When he joined the team, Lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco Giants) was evaluated as a center hitter. The fact that he chose the first outfielder instead of pitcher itself proves that he has high expectations for Park.메이저사이트

Until now, Park's growth rate had been below expectations. He had a batting average of 0.157 with one homer, 14 RBIs, 21 points and OPS of 0.477 in 121 games in his entire career in the main league. Instead, he has always performed well in closing training and spring camp practice games. This year's exhibition game also showed good performance with a batting average of 0.318 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs and an OPS of 0.848 in eight games.

Contrary to expectations, he has not been able to become a middle-distance left-handed hitter, even though he is not a home run hitter. Still, the team could not easily give up because he was the first nominee. Players who fly out of camps every year make frontiers' heads ache.

Coach Hong Won-ki began to invest in Park Chu-hong, pretending to be deceived again. The main outfield was Ruben Cardinez, Lee Joo-hyung, Yasiel Puig. Veteran Lee Hyung-jong was expected to be the fourth outfielder, but Park Joo-hong is used more than Lee Hyung-jong.

In the game against the NC Dinos at Gocheok Stadium on Tuesday, Park started as the seventh right fielder when Lee Ju-hyeong was not included in the starting lineup. In the second inning, when the four-seam of three pitches and 152 kilometers at 1B1S came in slightly lower at the center, Park pulled the ball count to hit a three-run shot. It was his first time in five years since his debut.

This shot did not make it to the final round. However, for the time being, the opportunity for Park to continue his upward trajectory is expected to come. This is because Cardinez has to go to the U.S. for a while due to the birth of his wife soon. At this point, if Cardinez leaves for a while, Park Joo-hong is likely to receive many opportunities. Coach Hong Won-ki is not the type to use batters as left and right platoon.

Park Joo-hong should show it properly when Cardinez is not present. It is a great opportunity to establish himself as a built-in member of the first team. Even if Cardinez returns, Kiwoom will actively rotate designated batters, so Park Joo-hong is also expected to have a chance to secure enough time to play.

Contrary to what manager Hong Won-ki said, will Park Chu-hong continue to cheer up in April this year? Park Chu-hong will live and Kiwoom will live only if the coach's expectations and evaluations fall short.