‘Strongest Baseball‘ Manager Lee Jong-beom Shakes Up Lineup Amidst Scoring Concerns
SEOUL,SOUTH KOREA – In a strategic move to bolster offensive production,manager Lee Jong-beom and the coaching staff of JTBC‘s ”Strongest Baseball” dramatically altered thier batting lineup ahead of their fourth preliminary round game against hanyang University. The decision followed a period of low scoring, prompting the significant changes.
The lineup shift notably saw veteran Kim Tae-gyun, previously batting third, moved to the second spot as a table setter – a first for the long-time professional. “This is my first time batting number two in my baseball career,” Kim Tae-gyun remarked, adding, “I could feel the concerns of the manager and coaching staff,” and expressing his commitment to perform well despite the adjustment.
The lineup restructuring followed Coach Jang Seong-ho’s pre-game tactic of revealing the batting order, listing Cho Yong-ho, Choi Jin-haeng, Kang Min-guk, Kim Tae-gyun, and Ju-hwan Na as the top five hitters. Kim Tae-gyun preemptively joked about his position, stating, “Do your best! Even tho I didn’t do that well, you’re still in 4th place?” sparking laughter within the team.
Beyond the lineup changes, kwon Hyuk made his first start in 21 years, showcasing a newly honed splitter as his key pitch. He successfully navigated the bottom of the first inning, overpowering Kim Seung-ju with his experience.
“Strongest Baseball” features retired professional baseball players returning to the field,offering a blend of competition and entertainment. The program airs every Monday at 10:30 p.m.on JTBC. Social media reaction to the game and team performance has been overwhelmingly positive,with fans praising the team’s spirit and individual performances.
