Kim Young-woong conducted defensive training at Gyeongsan Ball Park on the 5th. He started his return from injury by receiving the fungo of Cho Dong-chan, the general manager of Yook Sung-gun and the defense coach with light physical movement. 메이저사이트

Kim Young-woong failed to complete the team spring camp held in Okinawa, Japan in February. Kim Young-woong, who was complaining of flank pain in the middle of the camp, returned home on the 22nd of last month after receiving a bruise on his right rib. After returning home, he went through rehabilitation at Gyeongsan Ballpark along with domestic treatment. 

Fortunately, it was not a serious injury. "I wasn't in a good condition in Japan, but I thought it might get worse if I overdo it, so I will focus on treatment with the mindset of 'knocking on the stone before going'. It's unfortunate that I get off during the camp, but it is better to be sick now than to be sick during the season," Kim said. "After returning to Korea, I focused on strengthening exercises, and I recently started defensive training," he added. 

Even if it is not a major injury, his participation in the opening game is still uncertain. Regarding his physical condition, Kim said, "I have improved by 50-60%." He recently started defensive training, but his batting training is still there. There is no pain, but there is still a risk of recurrence. Kim Young-woong vowed, "My goal is to enter the opening entry, but I still have some fear of recurrence. I will work hard and come up quickly." 

Kim was a hit product of his club with a batting average of 0.252 (115 hits in 456 times at bat) and 28 homers and 79 RBIs, a slugging percentage of 0.485 and an on-base plus 0.806 in 126 games last year. Kim also holds a significant stake in Samsung's No. 1 ranking in homers (185) last year. Third baseman's defense is also stable. If Kim is absent, it would be a huge loss for Samsung. 

However, Kim said that the third baseman has not been fully occupied yet. During the camp, he said that he was concerned about the competitors who stood out at the third baseman's position. The more he did, the more he showed his determination to build up his body. "I would think of this injury as a rite of exorcism. I hope that many people will smile and not get sick all year round this season," he said, renewing his commitment for the new season. 

In the meantime, Kim recalled the time when he was playing at the Korean Series. Reflecting the joy of his first KS performance and the disappointment of winning the runner-up prize, Kim said, "Each and every game was as fresh as the opening game and I was nervous. I want to be on that stage again, and I want to win the title this time."