“To me, every day is a Korean series” A word that even Lee Dae-ho can’t… The promise of a man who overcame the bases safely
How does a pitcher feel when the bases are loaded safely? What is the level of joy at the moment of overcoming an absolute crisis?
It was a special moment for Yoon Myung-jun, a veteran who has gone through all kinds of battles in his 12th year of professional debut.
Lotte swept 3 consecutive matches against the NC Dinos last weekend and ran for 4 consecutive wins. On the 22nd, Yoon Myung-jun made a relief mound in the 6th inning of the NC game with no 2nd and 3rd bases, and gave the first batter a ball that fit his body, bringing the bases safely to himself. However, he treated the first batter as a foul fly, and then caught the next batter with a ground ball double hit in front of the pitcher, ending the inning without allowing a run. Fans also cheered hotly at the roar with clenched fists.
He said, “I was lucky. It was a feeling I hadn’t felt in a really long time. It came out without me knowing.” He then confessed, “I have a great desire to reciprocate. I want to do better in the future.” He added, “I hope it will be a turning point not only for me but also for the team.”
Since his debut in 2012, he has played a significant role in Doosan’s advancement to the Korean Series 8 times (7 consecutive years). It was a time when he did his best, including 6 games in the Korean Series and 4 consecutive fights in the regular season. In 2016, he tasted the best moment of his life, keeping on the mound as Henggarae pitcher at the moment of winning the regular season.
In 2019, he shook off the aftermath of his military service and injury and achieved a career high of 6 wins, 2 losses, 1 save, 14 holds, and an ERA of 2.63. However, the opportunity to participate gradually decreased from the following year, and last year, after playing in 20 games, he took off the Doosan uniform.
Lotte, who highly rated ‘Autumn DNA’, sent a love call. Lotte’s last Korean series was in 1999. Debuting in 2001, Lee Dae-ho, the ‘Heart of Busan’, retired without being able to step on the stage of the Korean series he so much wanted. Only four pitchers who have experienced the Korean Series with Lotte this year are Yoon Myeong-joon, Kim Sang-soo, Cha Woo-chan, and Han Hyun-hee.
This is a year of extraordinary determination. It is an axis of the bullpen that leads Lotte’s unexpected propaganda at the beginning of the season. He repeatedly emphasized, “I am always trying to do better. I want to repay the expectations of the fans.”
Who wants to learn the know-how of seniors? Yoon Myeong-jun said, “Rather, I want to ask, ‘How can I throw a ball so fast?’ So far, (Kim) Sang-soo and (Shin) Jeong-rak are living quietly together. Kim Won-joong and Koo Seung-min take good care of their juniors. I’m in a position to support you,” he laughed.
“Now, every day is the Korean Series for me. Now the team is fully united. Especially for the pitchers, coach Bae Young-soo’s strong training seems to be helpful. It’s still lacking, but I feel like a strong team.” 토토사이트