A 41-year-old solver who volunteered to "I'll do it too" at the away team's mini-signing event... This is the true quality of a veteran
A 41-year-old solver who volunteered to "I'll do it too" at the away team's mini-signing event... This is the true quality of a veteran
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"I want to do it."
Earlier this month, an official from the Kia Tigers received a phone call. The caller was Choi Hyung-woo (41), the oldest player in the team. What he said was unexpected. "I want to attend the signing event in Daegu on March 4."
The Samsung Lions and Kia Tigers played the last three consecutive games under the title of "Moonlight Series" in the first half at the Lions Park in Daegu from Friday to Sunday. The team is nicknamed "Dalgu Beol (Daegu)" and "Bitgoeul (Gwangju)" after the initials of the two teams' hometowns Dalgubeol (Daegu)" and "Bitgoeul (Gwangju)." As the representative team of Young-Honam, which is leading the success of the Korean pro baseball league, the team wanted to bring joy and nostalgia to fans. Samsung, the home team, reflected on the meaning of the "Moonlight Series" by screening not only promotional videos for Gwangju city but also introducing KIA players during home games.
On the last day of the three consecutive games, Lee Sung-kyu, a alumnus of Dongseong High School in Gwangju, invited 50 Samsung fans and 50 KIA fans to hold a mini-signing event. Upon hearing the news, Choi called the team's front desk and expressed his intention to participate.
A signing event is a natural service that can be provided to fans who visit the stadium. However, it can be taken as a sensitive issue for players who have to take care of their physical condition in that they take part in training, meals and rest time right before a game. It is rare for a top-ranked player in the team to voluntarily join the event.
It contained gratitude and love for my mother's team.
Choi Hyung-woo was selected by Samsung in the second round of the 2002 Rookie Draft and entered the professional league. He once suffered a setback in his release, but after re-entry, he blossomed his talent amid his efforts and was reborn as a central hitter in charge of the axis of the "Samsung Dynasty." He left Daegu in 2017 when he changed his uniform to KIA, but he has a deep gratitude to his former team, Samsung, for raising him.
"It is true that I did not have the opportunity to meet fans in Daegu after leaving Samsung," Choi said. "After hearing the news of a small event held by the two teams for good intentions, I thought about what I could do, and expressed my intention to participate in the event." "I think we spent more valuable time than training. We can prepare from now on." 핑크알바
Choi, who has overcome hardships, has proven his outstanding skills, contributing to KIA's lead. Outside the ground, he claims to be a strong supporter of his juniors. He voluntarily attended the signing event to express gratitude and affection to fans who are visiting the stadium during their busy time to see him.