"Stuck in the muddy yellow grass"...All-Time Bad Luck in Korean Baseball

Lee Jung-hoo, who is spending his longest rehabilitation period since his professional debut in bad luck. Photo = Kiwoom Heroes

a more serious injury than expected. This may be a common idea of baseball fans who heard about Lee Jung-hoo (24, Kiwoom Heroes)' surgery.

Let's look back on the situation. Lee Jung-hoo suddenly sent a "replacement" signal to the bench after catching a heavy hit by opposing leadoff hitter Kim Min-seok in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Lotte Giants match at Busan Photo Stadium on the 22nd. Then he limped out of the stadium with the help of his trainer.

There were concerns as a player who rarely showed signs of pain demanded an unusual replacement. However, not many people expected a long-term departure until then. It was also the case when teammate Kim Hye-sung hinted, "I'm worried that it's not a light injury."

The results of the close examination showed damage to the left ankle extension zone (membrane surrounding the ankle tendon). It is said that rehabilitation treatment takes three months after suture surgery.

It is not impossible that it was an injury caused by accumulated fatigue, but it is right to say that it was unlucky to have a problem in an unfamiliar part of the Shinjeon area. I hurt myself doing countless defensive moves.

There was also a problem. Head coach Hong Won-ki added an explanation of the situation ahead of the match against the Hanwha Eagles in Gocheok on the 25th. Head coach Hong said, "It rained a lot in the meantime, so it was muddy at Sajik Stadium that day. It is said that the yellow grass part was more muddy than the green grass. "It is said that his foot was pushed while starting (for defense) with a little spike stuck in there (yellow grass)," he explained, using Lee Jung-hoo's words. 토토사이트

There may be regrets in managing the stadium. However, head coach Hong Won-ki said, "I don't think it's because all the players played under the same conditions. Lee Jung-hoo was unlucky. I think we have a bad relationship with our team this year," he said.

Lee Jung-hoo was a key player for the national baseball team at the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games in September. He is an irreplaceable player in his team Kiwoom. After finishing this season, he tried to advance to the Major League (MLB) through the posting system. He also signed a contract with Boras Corporation, which is represented by big-name agent Scott Boras. After overcoming the slump at the beginning of the season, he showed a dramatic rebound and started to win three consecutive batting championships. This whole situation made Lee Jung-hoo's bad luck even more regrettable.

Director Hong Won-ki said, "I watched it for a while today (25th), and I could only give encouragement." The team is also a team, but as a professional player, it is most important not to be sick. He also said, "I hope surgery and rehabilitation treatments go well." Lee Jung-hoo must be more frustrated than anyone else.

Kiwoom won the match against Lotte on the 23rd without Lee Jung-hoo, but was completely defeated 6-16 against Hanwha on the 25th at home.