There were many twists and turns. He is a five-tool outfielder who is a founding member and has outstanding offense and defense players. In fact, he has continued to play in the primary league since his third year as a member, and hit double-digit home runs in his fourth year. However, the competition has always been tough for outfielders. He also suffered unexpected injuries.
He enjoyed the joy of winning the title in 2020 and served in the military, but was given no opportunity after being discharged from the military like before. With his years of experience accumulating, he is facing an uncertain situation where he will soon become a free agent. He is Kim Seong-wook (31) of the NC Dinosaurs, who has prepared for this season with a pledge that this year could be the last.
He got off to a good start to the 2024 season. Kim Sung-wook was on the lineup from the opening game as the eighth batter, center fielder. He had no hit in the opening two consecutive games, but he hit a grand slam in the third game against Kiwoom. He also garnered three hits and three RBIs, including his second homer of the season, at a game against LG in Jamsil on Tuesday local time.
"From the end of last year, I prepared for this season with the mindset that this could be the last one," Kim said after the game. "I went to the lesson center and received psychological counseling, and I thought about how I could become good at baseball and trained," he said. "I used to play batting form all the time. Now, I will go all the way to the end, whether I do well or not."
He also went to the U.S. at his own expense. The conclusion I got was simplification. I realized that thinking a lot at the plate was never helpful.
"I've decided to leave it up to the reaction. It used to be even worse when I was conscious of my opponent at bat and thought deeply about what was wrong and what I shouldn't do in the U.S. At the same time, I concluded that it is best to display what I have to the fullest and just trust me and react to the pitcher's ball. Looking back, there were many cases where psychological reasons were not good," Kim said.
As much as I have emptied my mind, I have no thoughts about FA after the season. "I can't think of anything about FA. Therefore, I don't feel any pressure," Kim Sung-wook said. "Actually, I don't think what's important right now is FA. It's been a long time since I played full-time. Before I think about my amazing performance, I think the first thing to do is to properly play a season."
"I'm so happy to see my name on the lineup every day. I think I have to play in order to be able to get a hit or hit a home run. I'm grateful that I'm given that opportunity," he said.
Kim Kyung-moon, the first NC manager, has seen Kim since he was a rookie. In the past, Kim said, "The player who will play a big role in NC's winning the championship," and consistently included Kim in the lineup. Although it has passed a long time, it is not over until it is over. An opportunity to play more than 300 at-bats for the first time in five years. Kim has become more important in achieving NC's goal.
BY: 토토사이트