The ML 2-year senior actually lowered his posture.
Bae Ji-hwan returned after a successful rookie season. And on the 11th, he returned to Korea through Incheon International Airp…Bae Ji-hwan, who has been included in the lineup since the opening game of this season, recorded a batting average of 0.231, 2 home runs, 32 RBIs, 24 stolen bases, and 54 runs in 111 games. On defense, he played in the infield and outfield, including second base and center field.
His quick feet once shook the major leagues. In the early days, he accumulated stolen bases with great momentum and competed for the stolen base title. Although he was unfortunately pushed out of the competition due to an ankle injury, it was a year in which he showed off his strengths of quick feet.
While Kim Ha-seong (San Diego) recorded 38 stolen bases this year, taking the most stolen bases by a Korean player in a season, Bae Ji-hwan ranked second with the most stolen bases by a Korean player in a season, surpassing Choo Shin-soo's (2010) 22 stolen bases.
Now, another player in the KBO League is about to advance to the major league. It's Lee Jeong-hoo. After this season ends, we plan to go to the United States through the posting system. He is already considered a major free agent outfielder in the United States.
Several clubs are expected to participate in the recruitment campaign for Lee Jeong-hoo. Active teams also emerged. It's the San Francisco Giants. On the 10th, which was Lee Jeong-hoo's home farewell game, general manager Pete Ptila personally came to Gocheok Dome and watched him. When Lee Jung-hoo took his last at-bat, he even gave him a standing ovation.
Locally, Lee Jung-hoo's ransom is highly evaluated, saying, "It is difficult to imagine Lee Jung-hoo receiving less than $50 million."
Bae Ji-hwan is one year younger than him in terms of age, but he will be his senior in the major league. He will be able to give advice to Lee Jeong-hoo, who is taking on a big challenge.
Bae Ji-hwan lowered his stance, saying, "(Lee) Jung Hoo-hyung is already the best player in Korea. Since he has earned the right to take on the challenge, I have nothing to say about baseball. Rather, I think I should learn from him."
He hopes to get to the major leagues soon. Bae Ji-hwan said, "I wish there were more Korean players in the major leagues. To be honest, there are times when you feel left out in the major leagues. I hope (Lee) Jung Hoo-hyung also comes to the major leagues with a good contract."
He trains during the off-season to prepare for his second season in the big leagues. Bae Ji-hwan said, “It seems like a big task to play consistently and consistently like a big league player,” and expressed his determination, saying, “I really want to stay in the major league and play fall baseball next year.”