Lotte Giants catcher Yoo Kang-nam appeared in front of the fans of his parent team for the first time after transferring.안전놀이터
Yoo Kang-nam, who wore an LG uniform for the 7th round in 2011, played as a franchise catcher for 12 years until last year, obtained FA qualification ahead of this season and moved to Lotte. Yoo Kang-nam visited LG home game as his first away player against Jamsil LG on the 30th.
Several players greeted Yoo Kang-nam before the game. In particular, Casey Kelly, who worked with the battery until last year, was delighted to reunite with Yoo Kang-nam with a deep hug. Several colleagues also greeted Yoo Kang-nam with a bright smile.
▲ Kangnam Yoo Kelly ⓒReporter Hyemi Kwak
Yoo Kang-nam met with reporters before the game on the 30th and said, “I felt fine until yesterday, but today it’s strange. It’s a feeling that can’t be expressed in words. I’ve been on the same team for 12 years… It’s the first time I’ve met LG and the fans. “I have a lot of emotions,” he said.
Yoo Kang-nam, who said that he would greet him when he entered his first at-bat, cautiously asked back, “Will you support me?” Yoo Kang-nam blurted out, “I’m such a good player…” and carefully said, “If I was a good player, there would be applause.”
Kang-Nam Yoo entered his first at-bat on this day after one out in the second inning. Upon entering the batter’s box, Kangnam Yoo took off his helmet and greeted the LG supporters at first base twice, who greeted him with cheers. LG fans generously applauded Yoo Kang-nam, who returned as an opponent. There were also fans who brought Yoo Kang-nam’s uniform.
Showing his sincere gratitude to the fans, Yoo Kang-nam hit a left-handed hit against LG starter Lee Min-ho. Yoo Kang-nam advanced to third base with a follow-up hit, but was later caught on a rundown in Park Seung-wook’s at-bat and was out.