LG rookie Park Myeong-geun definitely received the attention of the coaching staff. There is a possibility to start the season in the first team as a fifth starter or a long relief. Park Myung-geun also has no intention of turning down the opportunity that came to him.
The LG Twins spring camp team returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 6th. In a return interview, coach Yeom Kyung-yeop said of rookie Park Myeong-geun, “Everyone is expecting a lot. I am also looking forward to it. The evaluation of the coaching staff is good. I think I will enter the first team this year and take on a selection or long relief job.”
5 candidates were added. Casey Kelly and Adam Plutko’s one-two punch, along with Kim Yun-sik and Lee Min-ho, made the starting rotation for the opening season. The 5th starter is a competitive structure, but veteran Lim Chan-gyu, young blood Kang Hyo-jong, and Kim Yoo-young, who transferred as a compensation player, will challenge for the remaining spot.
Here, even Park Myeong-geun presented a challenge. In a practice game against a minor leaguer belonging to the Los Angeles Dodgers on the 2nd, Park Myung-geun recorded one strikeout and no run in one inning. He plans to pitch longer innings in the exhibition games. 스포츠토토
Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop said, “Through the demonstration game, I’m trying to decide whether a starter is good or a long relief is right. The type of pitch I have and the pitching mechanism show the qualities that can be used as a starter. There are pitches that can be matched regardless of left and right batters. Also, there is a slide step that no one can follow. It is not easy to get the timing right, at least until the batting order turns once.”
Park Myung-geun said, “I thought I would be a middle pitcher because I was short and sidearm, but I felt puzzled because he was selected as a starting candidate. I think it’s good because he’s giving me a chance.”
He was the only LG rookie to be included in the first-team camp roster, completed the race without injury, and even received an eye mark. Park Myung-geun said, “I haven’t shown anything big in the pro, but thank you for trusting me. I’ve never thrown in the pro, so I’m still not sure what to call an advantage.” I think even the rookie of the year can challenge.”