I gave Kim Won -joong the first place… The goal of Park Young -hyun is not ‘Save King’, “KT New Record Achievement” (SS Star)

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(Sports Seoul | Reporter Park Yeon -jun) KT finish Park Young -hyun (22, Season 27 Save) gave Lotte Kim Won -joong (32, Season 28 Save) the first place in the league save. It’s okay. This is because Park’s goal is not the first place. He only looks at the ‘record of records’ on the team.

Park Young -hyun has already surpassed the most personal records (25 saves) set up last year. We look at the team’s most save record (33 save, Kim Jae -yoon). The goal is clear. “I want to set a record of KT,” he said.

Park Young -hyun has played a key role in KT bullpen since his debut season in 2022. Since the first year, he has been in charge of a set -up man, and in 2023 he recorded 32 holds and wrote the most hold records in the team season. Since last season, he has shifted to finishing and has been stable.

I ran a huge pace. Park Young -hyun said before the season, “I want to try 30 saves.” 42 saves are also available for numbers.

He said, “We will see a higher record in the second half of the first half,” he said. “I have 40 saves in my head, but I want to set a new record as a KT finish.” It is Park Young -hyun’s ‘real goal’ that goes beyond the most saves recorded by Kim Jae -yoon.

There is a clear reason for growth. Park Young -hyun’s average restraint rose from 145 km / h last season to 147km / h. The secret is to change the lower body movement.

Park Young -hyun said, “I didn’t feel like throwing power on my hind legs until last year, but this year I added a motion to gather power.”

“I have practiced longer while fixing the lower body. Thanks to this, the restraint of the ball is faster and the control has improved.”

Jechunmo pitcher coaches and breathing also became the driving force for growth. Park Young -hyun emphasized, “The coach has been the one who has led me since a rookie. The way to share and solve the problem is good. I trust the coach 200%.”

Of course there are also tasks. It is an ups and downs. Lee Kang -cheol said, “It’s really good when you do well, but when you can’t do it suddenly, it may be shaken.”

“But this is good enough. If experience gains, it will get better.”

Park Young -hyun also looked back on himself. “The burden on physical strength is less than it used to be. I have to hold on well to stabilize the entire team.”

He added, “The director and the coach always point out my problems. I will continue to prepare for the better the ball.” duswns0628@sportsseoul.com