Franchise Star → Travel to Daegu on an expedition… The ‘love’ of my parents was still warm
“I feel strange. I came to Daegu, but it’s a hotel…”
Kim Sang-soo (33) appeared in Daegu. However, it is the ‘away team’. Now, he is Kim Sang-soo of KT. Daegu became an expedition. The fans warmly welcomed them with applause and cheers. Kim Sang-soo lowered his head.
Kim Sang-soo played as a substitute in the second game of the two-game series against Samsung in the 2023 KBO League demonstration game held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 19th. In the bottom of the 4th inning, he took the place of Lee Sang-ho in defense and took over as shortstop.
An announcement was made on the inside broadcast that “Shortstop Kim Sang-soo.” Then Samsung fans cheered in unison. Applause broke out. The heart of welcoming a player who was a franchise star was revealed as it was.메이저사이트
After Kim Sang-soo ran to the shortstop position, he took off his hat and bowed toward the crowd. Then a louder roar erupted from the crowd. Already before the game, coach Lee Kang-cheol said, “I still have to hit, but I will leave the defense for about 2 innings.” In fact, Kim Sang-soo stood on the ground.
It’s not a regular league game. it’s a test match Still, from Kim Sang-soo’s point of view, the feeling is bound to be different. It was Rafak, who had played home for a long time, but it felt more strange to come on the road.
Kim Sang-soo, who we met at the scene, said, “It felt strange. He came to Rafak as an away team. We greeted the players warmly. It felt good to see you after a long time. I was passing by Bukdaegu IC, but something felt strange. And he arrived at the expedition lodge, and he felt that way again. I thought ‘I have to go home’. Still, it feels good to come back after a long time.”
Before the game on the 18th, Kim Sang-soo headed to the Samsung locker room. He met and greeted the players. The appearance of bringing various loot (?) such as food. Although he is wearing a different uniform now, he is a player who reigned as a franchise star representing Samsung. He came to Samsung with the first nomination in 2009, and played only for Samsung for 14 years until 2022. There is no way the accumulated affection will disappear.
I also said hello to Samsung manager Park Jin-man. Director Park Jin-man hugged Kim Sang-soo as soon as he saw him. He said, “The director said, ‘Don’t get sick and do well. “How are you?” I asked for my regards. The director hugged me. Other coaches and players also said hello. Aren’t they the ones I’ve seen since I was a kid? I was curious and wanted to see. I feel good.” He smiled.
It’s nice to meet people after such a long time, but I’m a KT player anyway. He only thinks he should do well. “I am doing well. I hate that my personality is awkward again. The coaches and players do a great job. There is no difficulty in adapting. I am more grateful. Now I’m trying to do well on the baseball field. Shouldn’t I show you something?”
He continued, “The side is a little bad. Not severe. The pain was about 4-5, but now it seems to be about 2 left. The team takes good care of you so that you don’t get sick. It seems to get better soon. The first thing is to not get sick. I am also sensitive about my body. So it’s being regulated. I had a good camp this year, and I think everything will go well.”
KT also invested a fairly formidable amount of 2.9 billion won over four years. It means that he saw Kim Sang-soo’s ability. He’s had his ups and downs lately, but he’s still one of the best shortstops in the league. It is also an opportunity to settle your mind in a new environment. ‘KT’s Kim Sang-soo’ runs again.
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