22-year-old 2R prospect blames himself "I was weighed down by fielding mistakes"
"My heart was heavy after the fielding error."
SSG Landers infielder Ko Myung-jun started at first base and batted seventh against the Samsung Lions of the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, South Korea, on Tuesday.
He went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, an RBI, and a run scored in the team's 9-6 victory. It was Ko's first career multi-hit game and first career RBI.
But Ko Myung-joon couldn't laugh to his heart's content. It was his own error in the third inning. In the top of the third inning, he failed to field a ground ball hit by Kim Jae-sung. His first error of the season.
The team scored six runs in the third inning to take control of the game, but almost gave up two runs after the error. But the bats came alive, and ace Elias pitched six innings of four-run ball (two earned). Go Myung-joon was relieved.
"My heart was heavy today because of my defensive mistakes, but I'm glad the team won," he said after the game.
"Before the game, the hitting coaches advised me to think about the center field ball and go to the plate. "I think I've always had a lot on my mind when I'm batting, but I just focused on each ball with a simple mind, and I think that's why I got good shots," he said.
The former Segwangjoong-Seadang player, who was drafted by SSG's predecessor SK with the 18th pick in the second round in 2021, only played three games in 2021 and two in 2023, but this season is different. He has been given a chance to play with the support of manager Lee Sung-yong. In six games, he is batting .227 with five hits, one RBI, and two runs scored.
"As the coach continues to give me opportunities, I will do my best to show a good performance and contribute to the team's victory," said Ko Myung-joon.
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"My heart was heavy after the fielding error."
SSG Landers infielder Ko Myung-jun started at first base and batted seventh against the Samsung Lions of the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, South Korea, on Tuesday.
He went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, an RBI, and a run scored in the team's 9-6 victory. It was Ko's first career multi-hit game and first career RBI.
But Ko Myung-joon couldn't laugh to his heart's content. It was his own error in the third inning. In the top of the third inning, he failed to field a ground ball hit by Kim Jae-sung. His first error of the season.
The team scored six runs in the third inning to take control of the game, but almost gave up two runs after the error. But the bats came alive, and ace Elias pitched six innings of four-run ball (two earned). Go Myung-joon was relieved.
"My heart was heavy today because of my defensive mistakes, but I'm glad the team won," he said after the game.
"Before the game, the hitting coaches advised me to think about the center field ball and go to the plate. "I think I've always had a lot on my mind when I'm batting, but I just focused on each ball with a simple mind, and I think that's why I got good shots," he said.
The former Segwangjoong-Seadang player, who was drafted by SSG's predecessor SK with the 18th pick in the second round in 2021, only played three games in 2021 and two in 2023, but this season is different. He has been given a chance to play with the support of manager Lee Sung-yong. In six games, he is batting .227 with five hits, one RBI, and two runs scored.
"As the coach continues to give me opportunities, I will do my best to show a good performance and contribute to the team's victory," said Ko Myung-joon.
https://www.totosafeguide....
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