KIA Tigers’ lead run continues until late August. Now, a young must-win group is back to gain momentum.
The Kia Tigers registered pitcher Choi Ji-min, infielder Kim Kyu-sung and outfielder Kim Ho-ryeong in the first division on Tuesday. Instead, pitcher Kim Min-jae, catcher Han Seung-taek and outfielder Lee Chang-jin were eliminated.
“Lee has a bad back. I sent him to the second division because he could not play for four to five days,” Kia coach Lee Bum-ho said of the change in the entry. “Lee will fill the void left in the outfield without Lee.” Lee played in left field on the day.
Initially, Kia has been running the season with three batters, including veteran Kim Tae-gun and Han Jun-su and Han Seung-taek. However, Lee Bum-ho said, “I thought that since Lee is going to the outfield, we need to strengthen the infielders rather than the catcher. There have been reports that Kim is in good condition for the Futures. He is a player who can see not only the first base but also all the infield positions.” 먹튀검증
Kim Kyu-sung has recently launched a home run for Futures. Kim Ho-young is expected to play the role of pinch runner and log guard. Catcher Han Seung-taek will join the first team again when he enters the expanded entry on Sept. 1.
Choi Ji-min, who should serve as a left-hander of the bullpen, is also notable. Choi Ji-min’s strength is his fastball over 150km.
Until May, Choi had an ERA of 1.44 (ERA of May 29), which was one of the main pillars of his team. However, his monthly ERA reached 8.31 in June and 14.40 in July, showing signs of faltering performance. Choi was given time to recharge.
Now is the time for Choi Ji-min to play. “He is an important pitcher for us. We need to use him well,” Lee said. “Choi Ji-min needs to throw well so that he can use the bullpen more leisurely. I gave him time to hope he gets better, and I received reports that he got better.”
However, Lim Ki-young, who went down with Choi Ji-min, needs more time to return. Rumor has it that he had neck pain from sleeping wrong. Lim Ki-young will come up to the first team after bullpen pitching and checking his condition.
On this day, KIA will play in the lineup of Park Chan-ho (striker), Choi Won-joon (right wing), Kim Do-young (third base), Socrates (midfielder), Na Sung-bum (designated hitter), Lee Woo-sung (left wing), Kim Sun-bin (second base), Byun Woo-hyuk (first base) and Kim Tae-gun (catcher).