Yeom Gyeong-yeop (55), the manager of the professional baseball LG Twins, is a leader with a firm philosophy. After distributing roles in advance according to the players’ abilities and strengths and weaknesses, they prepare for the new season.
Even when coach Yeom coached Nexen Heroes (currently Kiwoom) from 2013 to 2016 and SK Wyverns (currently SSG Landers) from 2019 to 2020, after confirming the positions of key players in a large frame, he started the spring camp. rushed into
Manager Yeom prepares for the new season according to his philosophy this year, as he took over the baton after three years.
On the 27th, director Yeom met with reporters at the departure hall of Incheon International Airport before leaving for Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, a spring camp site, and revealed the plan in his head.
Director Yeom, who opened his mouth, saying, “Excitement, hope, and anxiety coexist,” revealed details of his outfield traffic control.
Manager Yeom said, “The basic idea has been completed. Kim Hyun-soo will play the designated hitter and Hong Chang-ki will play the left fielder,” and “Austin Dean will take over the right fielder.” The starting center fielder is Park Hae-min.
Manager Yeom said, “To win the game, we have to prevent the opposing team from advancing,” adding, “The right fielder’s shoulder must be strong to prevent the third base from advancing. Accordingly, I’m thinking of entrusting Dean with the right fielder.”
Until last season, LG’s main right fielder was Hong Chang-ki. Manager Yeom reorganized the outfield line composition with the theory that an outfielder with strong shoulders should play the right fielder.
Director Yeom explained, “If Hong Chang-gi moves to left field, Kim Hyun-soo can save his stamina and focus more on hitting.
In addition, he said, “We are considering Lee Jae-won as the first baseman,” and “However, we will take measures such as changing the defense to a major defense in order not to burden the defense.”
Lee Jae-won, who hit 13 homers in 85 games last season, is a beast Yeom expects a lot.
He was scheduled to enlist after the 2022 season, but delayed his service amid coach Yeom’s moderate plan.
Lee Jae-won has been active as an outfielder, but plans to take on a new challenge in Yeom’s idea.
There is another young player Yeom expects. This is sidearm rookie pitcher Park Myeong-geun (19).
Park Myeong-geun, who entered the 2023 rookie draft with the 27th overall pick, is the only rookie to accompany the 1st team spring camp.
Director Yeom said, “Park Myung-geun is a pitcher I’ve been eyeing since I was the technical chairman of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO),” and “I tried to pick him up as a national representative for the (postponed) Hangzhou Asian Games.”
He continued, “If Park Myung-geun, who has good control and mentality, develops well, he will be able to enter the opening game.” 안전놀이터
When asked about the biggest task of this spring camp, he said, “Finding a starting pitcher.”
Foreign one-two punchers Casey Kelly and Adam Plutko, as well as left-hander Kim Yun-sik and right-hander Lee Min-ho, are certain to be selected.
Coach Yeom said, “Young players such as Kang Hyo-jong, Lee Ji-gang, and Kim Dae-hyun will compete for the fifth starting spot.”
In addition, he said, “In the middle of this season, the Hangzhou Asian Games are held, and there is a high possibility that core bullpens such as Ko Woo-seok and Jung Woo-young will be selected.” .
From February 1st to March 6th, LG will hold spring training at the San Francisco Giants Baseball Complex in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
The team is scheduled to leave on the 30th, and coach Yeom Gyeong-yeop left three days earlier to inspect the training ground.