On the 28th, the Kiwoom club announced the news of the “second draft player meeting” on the club’s official YouTube channel and SNS account, releasing photos of Choi Joo-hwan, Oh Seok-ju and Cho Sung-hoon wearing Kiwoom uniforms and meeting photos.
In the video released, the three players who visited Gocheok Dome met with Kiwoom manager Hong Won-ki for the first time and listened to his advice on his career. Coach Hong said, “It will be complicated to move the team after only being in one team for six to seven years,” comforting the players who suddenly moved to the team through the second draft.
“However, if we move to a different team, we don’t know what kind of opportunity we will get. And that opportunity is not given by me, but by you,” Hong said. “I chose it because I need you. So I hope you get a good chance.” 스포츠토토
Choi Joo-hwan said in a club video, “It’s my first time to welcome the season with Gocheok Dome as my home team, so I think I need to adapt a little bit,” and said, “I will do my best to harmonize well with the team members and show good performance.”
“I was nervous and excited to be on the new team. The coach said he wants me to take good care of my body and become a helpful player for the team in the 2024 season,” Oh said. “I wanted to come at least once because there are many players who want to play baseball with me.”
Cho Sung-hoon said, “Kium is a team that I wanted to come as a rookie. I know it is a team that gives many opportunities. I thought it was a good team because I think I will get as many opportunities as I do.” Cho pledged, “I will prove my potential in the Heroes.”
The three players wore burgundy uniforms through the “2023 KBO League Second Draft” held on the 22nd. Infielder Choi Joo-hwan (35), who belonged to SSG, entered Gocheok Dome as the first choice in the first round.
“I didn’t even think about it as soon as I saw Choi Joo-hwan on the second draft list,” Kiwoom general manager Ko Hyung-wook said at the time. “I’m lucky to have this player on the list,” adding, “He’s a talented friend. He can play second base as well as first base, and he can play as a designated hitter. I thought that this player could make up for the shortcomings of our team.”
As for LG’s bullpen Oh Seok-joo (25) and SSG bullpen Cho Sung-hoon (24), who were selected along with Choi in the draft on the day, they said, “If we get many opportunities in our team, they will show good performance. They are talented players.”