KIA Tigers’ investment in Geelong is returning with clear profits.
KIA sent young players to Geelong Korea during the off-season. He expected to upgrade his skills through actual matches in the Australian League. The fielder sent 100 hitters Kim Kyu-seong and Kim Seok-hwan, and the pitcher sent left-hander Choi Ji-min, who is in trouble. Kim Kyu-seong participated instead of Kim Do-young due to a toe injury. The cost was about 10 million won per person.
Kim Seok-hwan returned home midway due to an injury, but Kim Kyu-seong and Choi Ji-min finished the race. Definitely came back different. Kim Kyu-seong had confidence in his batting. He made a mark by hitting stronger bats in spring camp practice games and exhibition games. The defense was a stable player from the beginning. Once he’s hit, he can move beyond backup to starter. He was a valuable resource available at second base or shortstop.
I proudly put my name in the opening entry. Moreover, starting second baseman Kim Seon-bin suffered an ankle injury, so he often played as second baseman. Contrary to expectations, the sharp blow disappeared. The batting average of 10% was the same. When Kim Sun-bin came back, I became a backup again. Now, Park Chan-ho has recurred with wrist pain and has been replaced by shortstop. 크크크벳
On the 26th, he played a decisive role in the NC and Gwangju matches. In the second inning with a 1-0 lead, NC starter Song Myung-ki lifted the fork in the first at-bat, 1 company, 1st and 2nd base, and started a superior three-run four. His first home run of the season was the final blow that led to the win. Director Kim Jong-guk was so happy that he gave us the 2 million won ‘Inc Coffee Home Run Zone’ award.
Although his batting average is just 20%, Kim Kyu-sung’s presence has clearly changed from last year. It is a great performance that he fills the vacancy of the two most important positions. If he gets out of his sluggish hitting and gains confidence through his first home run, it can be a springboard for another leap forward. Kim Kyu-seong also said, “I’m not good at batting, but I’ll do my best in every game.”