“I was able to solve some of the questions about how well I could communicate through this competition. But I still felt that I lacked a lot.”
The 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier 12 team returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. It was regrettable not to be eliminated from the Super Round, but it was Kim Do-young who found a new fixer in the upcoming event.
Kim Do-young started as the third designated hitter in the final group match against Australia at Taipei Tianmu Stadium in Taiwan on the 18th, and was very active. He led South Korea to a 5-2 victory with three hits, one home run and four RBIs in four times at bat. In particular, he hit a timely hit in the third and fourth innings, adding two RBIs, and hit a decisive two-run home run in the sixth inning, serving as a troubleshooter.
At this year’s championship, Kim posted an outstanding batting average of 0.417 (7 hits in 17 times at bat), three homers and 10 RBIs. Five of his seven hits were long balls (two doubles and three homers), which earned him praise as the all-time player of the Korean national team. 카지노사이트
After entering the country, coach Ryu Joong-il said, “It is a great achievement to excavate Kim Do-young.”
The generational change, which was an important task for Korean baseball in the Premier 12, has come a long way through Kim. If Kim maintains his current skills, he is expected to play a key role in all major international competitions thereafter, as well as the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
In the past, Korean baseball has dominated international competitions thanks to sluggers such as Lee Seung-yeop, Kim Dong-ju, and Kim Tae-kyun. Kim is opening a new era as he has become the next-generation flagship hitter with long-range hitting, ability to solve problems, and fast feet. Kim’s discovery at this year’s event confirmed the bright future of Korean baseball.
Kim Do-young, who met after entering the country, said, “This competition will help us grow further.”
Here is Kim Do-young’s question and answer after entering the country.
-How do you feel about Premier 12
As a result, I have a lot of regrets, but I think I will be able to grow further through this opportunity and accept it positively.
-What did you gain from this competition?
I think the team itself felt very tight. The team chemistry was good, and it was a meaningful competition because I could get things to supplement and homework in the future.
-I think he got hurt at the end of the competition.
I wasn’t hurt, and I think I just felt tired. I’m in very good shape now.
-What did you feel compared to APBC (Asian Professional Baseball Championship, U-25).
By looking at the players’ power analysis, I was able to see how outstanding their performance was in the league and individual players. I felt it was an honor to play with them.
-Do you have any curiosity and dreams about the world stage and overseas expansion.
I’ve always had a final dream, and this tournament has solved a little bit of my curiosity about how much I can connect. But I still felt like I was lacking a lot.
-Do you have any desire to participate in the WBC.
As far as I know, the WBC is the biggest international baseball competition. Even though I am young, I really want to participate in the competition. If the opportunity comes, I want to focus on my team and show good results.
-There were no defensive errors in this tournament.
I feel that there were a lot of easy situations in this tournament. But I think I lack defense, and I plan to train harder this season. I always have confidence in my defense.
-How it felt when you faced Japan and Taiwan
I wasn’t too surprised because there was a perception that Japan was a strong team. I felt Taiwan was stronger than I expected. However, if I meet them again, I am confident that I will win.
