On the day Park Seok-min left, a new ‘hero’ emerged to continue Samsung’s third base lineage.

On the day Park Seok-min left, a new ‘hero’ emerged to continue Samsung’s third base lineage.

The day Park Seok-min left, the hero who made it clear that Samsung's new third baseman was me.

Samsung Lions Kim Young-woong’s momentum is amazing. Kim Young-woong led the team to a 3-2 victory by hitting a 2-RBI comeback winning hit in the 7th inning of the game against NC Dinos held at NC Park in Changwon on the 11th. It was a really nerve-wracking moment, but even in the 4th position, he didn't seem nervous at all and properly caught NC bullpen bullpen Han Jae-seung's 148km fastball. The ball count was 2B and the bases were loaded. It was time to wait for one ball as the pitcher could get very nervous if he was pushed to 3B, but Kim Young-woong did not hold back. It was an expression of confidence.

He is the hottest star in Samsung Baseball this season along with Won Tae-in. He is 1m83 tall and weighs 81kg, so he does not have a 'slinger-type' physique as a professional athlete. However, it is not unusual for the bat to spin. He uses the weight of his head well to spin the bat at incredible speeds, and when he hits the ball, he puts a lot of force into the hit. He is literally the type of player who ‘knows how to hit’. Other team leaders on site are also acknowledging his qualifications, saying, “Something has appeared in Samsung.”

Of course, there are also weaknesses. He is a full-swing hitter, so he strikes out a lot. Third place in the league with 49 strikeouts. But he's hit nine home runs already, so he looks good even when he strikes out.

Manager Park Jin-man has noticed Kim Young-woong's clutch ability and has been using him as the fourth hitter since the game against the KIA Tigers on the 9th. On his first day as a No. 4 player, he had three hits, including a home run. On the 11th, he repaid Coach Park's faith by hitting a decisive and timely hit against NC.

Coincidentally, the game on the 11th was the day of the retirement ceremony for Park Seok-min, who left a mark in the history of third basemen in the KBO League. Although he retired from NC, Park Seok-min was one of the Samsung stars born in Daegu. So his retirement ceremony was also held in time for the Samsung game. Samsung players also showed courtesy by wearing Park Seok-min's uniform patch on their uniforms and playing in the game.

He was treated as a star due to his natural batting talent and decent third base defense. He was the player responsible for Samsung's third base lineage, following in the footsteps of Kim Han-soo (current Doosan Bears coach). When Park Seok-min was in his prime, Samsung was experiencing an unprecedented 'era of dynasty'. In front of Park Seok-min, it seemed like he was declaring, ‘From now on, I will take new responsibility for Samsung’s third base.’ On the day of the retirement ceremony, it would be best for the home NC team to win and hold the event, but Kim Young-woong stuck a dagger there.

I only talked about batting, but Kim Young-woong’s defense at third base is also not bad. He played shortstop through high school. He turned pro and played third base. He has a strong arm, and since he played shortstop, his defensive fundamentals are well established, so there is not much chance of exposing himself to major problems. 

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