No hesitation in mentioning the 'hero of the mega trade' from his old team! → "I play every game with the mindset that it's a game against Lotte."
No hesitation in mentioning the 'hero of the mega trade' from his old team! → "I play every game with the mindset that it's a game against Lotte."
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Doosan Bears outfielder Kim Min-seok specifically mentioned his former team Lotte Giants. "Any team will play with the idea of Lotte," he said, burning his fighting spirit.
Kim Min-seok played as a leadoff and left fielder in the 2025 KBO League exhibition game against the Hanwha Eagles at Cheongju Stadium on the 9th, and took the lead in a 4-2 victory by swinging two hits in five at-bats.온라인바카라
Kim Min-seok is an outfielder acquired by Doosan through a 2-3 large trade with Lotte in November last year.
Doosan sent relief pitcher Jeong Cheol-won, a former rookie of the year, and infield utility Jeon Min-jae. Doosan recruited "first-round top promising players" Kim Min-seok, a semi-mainstream outfielder, and Choi Woo-in, a promising pitcher.
Kim stood out from the spring camp. He was named the best player at the second training camp held in Miyazaki, Japan.
Based on this, Kim Min-seok appeared as the first hitter in the exhibition game and expressed his hope for the opening game.
Kim Min-seok seems to be a strong motivation when he thinks of Lotte, the "friendship" that sent him.
"I looked for all the dates when I will meet Lotte during the regular season," Kim said of the match. "It was in the first week of April. It was Friday-Saturday games at Sajik University. I play with Lotte in every game," Kim said. "It's just before the game, but when the game starts, I don't have time to think about it because I have to fight with the pitcher."
Kim Min-seok's strength is his accurate hitting. Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop expects that Kim Min-seok will be a great boost to the team.
Kim Min-seok said, "I tried to play actively at the batter's box, but I think I got a good result. The coach pointed out that the center was too forward. He said he could play well if he hit it a little later. I tried that and it went well," expressing satisfaction.
Kim Min-seok not only improved his skills but also his mindset.
Kim Min-seok said, "The mental aspect was big. The coaches told me not to wait and boldly hit any situation like that from the first pitch. I think that suits me. Also, (Yang) Seok-hwan told me to think that all games are the Korean Series. I'm playing with that mindset."
However, coach Lee Seung-yeop left open the possibility, saying, "The starting lineup has not been determined yet." Analysts say that the team should remain vigilant until the end of the exhibition games.
"I start the game thinking that if I can't do it, I can always change my mind," Kim said. "It is an infinite competition until the opening of the season. I don't think I will ever be the main player," Kim said, renewing his commitment to do his best.