Kang Baek-ho ahead of FA, "There was always pressure... I will play boldly."

Kang Baek-ho ahead of FA, "There was always pressure... I will play boldly."

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To Kang Baek-ho (25) of the KT Wiz, the year 2025 is a special year for him. He will become the first free agent after the end of the season.온라인카지노

Depending on his performance this season, Kang Baek-ho is highly likely to sign an ultra-large long-term contract, and some even mention the possibility of entering the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB).

With the burden likely to increase, Kang has even been given a new role as the No. 1 hitter for the new season. This is KT's strategy to improve the overall offense power of the team by providing him with more batting opportunities.

However, upon returning to Incheon International Airport on June 6 after completing his spring camp, Kang showed a calm attitude toward this situation. "The profession of a professional baseball player is to play with pressure," he told reporters. "There was always pressure. The interview itself is burdensome."

Kang Baek-ho, who emphasized, "It's the same every year," expressed confidence, saying, "I think if I trust myself a little more and be bold, I'm sure there will be good results."

He also had a unique perspective on his role as the No. 1 hitter. "I just think I have more chances to hit," he said. "The club will not expect me to see more balls (which is a traditional role of the No. 1 hitter) and increase the number of pitches that the opposing pitcher can throw." He added, "I will actively swing aggressively as usual."

He has also gained confidence in his position as a catcher since the middle of the last season. "Last season, I had a lot of difficulties as I was not ready as a catcher, but now I'm confident," Kang said. "I've had a lot of conversations with pitchers. I'll show good defense in the new season."

His lackluster and regrettable experience in the past was also an important lesson for him. "I haven't been able to make bold attacks in the way I did in the past, so I have had poor performances in recent years," he said. "I will play more boldly this year so that I don't regret it."

His attitude of focusing on the present rather than future goals was also revealed in the question of his possibility to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. "I don't see a distant future," Kang said. "I will work hard while feeling proud when I participate in the WBC, but this season is important right now."