Samsung Park Byung-ho, recharging ahead of 'hometown' KT match Excluded from starting lineup for LG match
Samsung Park Byung-ho, recharging ahead of 'hometown' KT match Excluded from starting lineup for LG match
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Samsung Lions' key hitter Park Byung-ho (37) was excluded from the starting lineup for the away game against LG Twins.
This is a considerate move to recharge before the away game against his former team, KT Wiz, which he will be meeting for
the first time after the trade.
Samsung manager Park Jin-man said, "I gave him a rest because his pace has been slow lately," when asked about Park
Byung-ho ahead of the away game against LG at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 27th.
When asked additionally, "Will you play in tomorrow's game (against KT)?" he said, "I should play," and "the game against
KT is a game where I can really focus."
He added, "We decided (to exclude LG from the starting lineup) after considering those aspects as well."
Park Byung-ho, who was playing for KT, requested a transfer last month when his playing time decreased, and when KT
showed a passive attitude, he even expressed his intention to retire.
Eventually, KT pushed for a trade in a hurry and completed a 1-on-1 trade with Oh Jae-il, who was playing for Samsung,
on the 28th of last month.
Samsung will play three games against KT at Suwon KT Wiz Park starting on the 28th, and this will be Park Byung-ho's
first time playing against KT since 바카라사이트 the trade.
After joining Samsung, Park Byung-ho displayed outstanding performance with his signature long-distance hitting ability,
but his momentum has recently waned.
He has been struggling with a batting average of 0.125 in his last five games.
Coach Park Jin-man decided that Park Byung-ho needed rest. He also expects that he will come back to life starting with
the game against KT.
Meanwhile, Samsung's key infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk, who had been out with a side injury, will join the first team on the 28th.
Coach Park Jin-man said, "Ryu Ji-hyeok has decided to return in Suwon (where the KT match is being held)," and "He will
be a help to the team's strength."