“I had a really good impression of him, and he was very relaxed.”

Since his debut in 2013, he has spent 11 years playing for Lotte. He has recorded 20 holds for four consecutive years and became the first player in Lotte history to reach 100 holds. Koo is now one of Lotte’s most recognizable names.

He is also well known among the players. This is evident in his role as pitching coach this year. He also attended the inauguration ceremony of new manager Kim Tae-hyung at Lotte Hotel Busan on April 24.

Kim’s contract with Lotte is for three years and a total of 2.4 billion won.

In front of CEO Lee Kang-hoon, who visited the site, he emphasized that “free agents (Ahn Chi-hong and Jeon Jun-woo) are essential,” and expressed his ambition to “enter the postseason and win within the period. I am confident.”

Earlier in the day, Koo Seung-min met Kim in the elevator before the ceremony. They then had a quick tea before the inauguration ceremony.

“You have a very good impression (because of your smiling face). He greeted me first and joked with me in a pleasant way. It’s definitely different,” he smiled. “He has a lot to teach me. I want to learn well this time.” During tea time, they talked about the weather, saying, “It’s definitely warmer in Busan.”

“It’s amazing that you can be so relaxed on the baseball field. You seem to miss less and be chased less. I’m going to try to do the same. I’m older now. I’m paying attention to physical fitness and body flexibility.”

Kim Tae-hyung, a former Shin Il-Go and Dankook University player, started his career in 1990 when he joined the OB Bears. After retiring from the game in 2001, he went on to coach Doosan and the SK Wyverns (2012-2014) before taking the reins at Doosan in 2015. In his eight years at the helm, he led the team to seven consecutive Korean Series appearances and three championships.

“Before, I was young. I was busy playing my own baseball. This is the first year that I’m really feeling responsible,” he reflected. When asked if he would hand over the pitching duties to Kim Won-joong next year, he said, “I’ll have to discuss it with next year’s captain, but if he asks me to do it, I’ll do it. As a senior, I want to help the coach,” he emphasized.

Since the middle of the season, rumors of “Lotte Tae-hyung” have been circulating steadily. “I thought the rumors were just that, rumors, and I didn’t want to fall apart later. I didn’t pay attention to it because we were in the middle of the season.” “Now that I’m the head coach, I have high expectations. It’s a great opportunity for our players to get better.” 카지노사이트

On free agency and possible extensions next winter, he said, “I always prepare for the season thinking about 60 games and 60 innings. I’ve had 20 holds for four years in a row because I worked hard and didn’t get sick.” “Free agency is not something I’m asked to do. I need to prepare well this winter and have a good season next year,” he said. “I’m very honored,” he said of the club’s ‘100 Holds’ gift and event. The club has taken great care of me,” he said.

“When I was in commerce, I met Jeon Jun-woo and Ahn Chi-hong as enemies. I was very weak. I don’t want to meet them again as opponents.