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Yang Seok-hwan, 32, who has become the new 'captain' of the Doosan Bears, started 2024 with self-reflection.
Yang has become Doosan`s new captain in 2024. Yang signed a free agent contract with Doosan for up to 7.8 billion won (6.37 million U.S. dollars) for 4+2 years on Nov. 30 last year. After signing the contract, he immediately called manager Lee Seung-yeop, who was informed of the appointment of the team`s captain.
Manager Lee Seung-yeop presented Yang Seok-hwan with the captain's armband as a suggestion to lead the team with more responsibility. "Normally, a franchise player usually captains the team, but it feels different to trust and leave it to him," Yang said.
Yang Seok-hwan is currently the leading hitter at Doosan`s central batting line. After being traded from LG Twins to Doosan ahead of the 2021 season, he played in 380 games with a batting average of .267, 69 homers and 236 RBIs. While using Jamsil Stadium as his home ground, he has achieved 20 homers for three consecutive years.
Lee Seung-yeop and his teammates said in unison that Yang Seok-hwan has a natural sense of captaincy. "He is a player who speaks what he has to say," Lee said. "He is an exemplar for his juniors in terms of behaviors and discipline as a professional player." Kwak Bin, the "native ace," also called Yang a "scary brother," adding, "He has a strong sense of responsibility and strong affection for the team. He fits the captain well."
As he took on the role of captain along with FA contract, Yang's sense of responsibility and motivation was sky-high. However, he expressed his determination to play in the new season as captain by banking on his criticism of himself.
"Honestly, many players, including myself, have been to the Korean Series for seven consecutive years, so I thought it was time to drop out at least once," Yang Seok-hwan said, stressing, "We have to play the season with a clear sense of goal this season."
He also made no secret of his specific goal. "I have to spend at least four years with Doosan," Yang said. "I have a goal of surpassing 30 home runs in my bedroom. I hope I can achieve that goal."
Yang Seok-hwan, who represented the team at the club's foundation ceremony, expressed his hope that the winner in 2024 would be Doosan Bears. "In order for the team's performance to improve, individual performance must be good first. Individual performance leads to team performance," he said. "Each player should prepare well for the upcoming season." https://www.totositesafe.com/
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