admin“It is right to be criticized if you do something wrong. But it really hurts me. I didn’t think it was the last, it’s the last now. I will believe in ‘(Team) Korea’ from now on. I asked the players to do better next time that Korean baseball is not the end.”
The World Baseball Classic (WBC), which was played for the 10th time after wearing the Taegeuk mark for 15 years, ended in another tragedy. ‘Captain’ Kim Hyeon-soo, who failed to lead the Korean baseball team to the WBC quarterfinals and second round, was speechless with red eyes throughout the interview. In the end, suggesting his retirement from the national team, he repeated only the word ‘sorry, sorry’ throughout.베팅룸 토토
Korea, which was confirmed to be eliminated in the first round of the WBC, paid their respects with a 5th cold game victory by 20 points against China.
The Korean baseball team exploded with all hits, including two grand slams, in the final match against China in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) Group B final group stage held at Tokyo Dome on the 13th, winning a 22-2, 5th cold game victory. The 22 points is a new record for the most points scored in one game in WBC history. At the same time, the 20-point difference is also a new record for the most points in one game in WBC history.
With this, Korea finished the 2023 WBC with 2 wins and 2 losses with a great victory over China. However, Korea finished its WBC journey in 3rd place as Japan with 4 wins and Australia with 3 wins and 1 loss advanced to the quarterfinals with 1st and 2nd place in Group B. Following the 2013 WBC and 2017 WBC, it was a disaster of being eliminated in the first round of three consecutive tournaments.
After the match, Kim Hyun-soo, the national team’s ‘captain’ whom we met in the mixed zone, couldn’t hide his reddened eyes and his eyes were moistened several times. There were many moments when his throat was choked and he could not speak. In the end, he expressed his intention to retire from the national team, which he had cherished for 15 years, and said ‘I’m sorry’ to the players and fans and ‘I believe’ to ‘Team Korea’. The following is a Q&A with Kim Hyun-soo, captain of the baseball team.
The Korean baseball team exploded with all hits, including two grand slams, in the final match against China in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) Group B final group stage held at Tokyo Dome on the 13th, winning a 22-2, 5th cold game victory. The 22 points is a new record for the most points scored in one game in WBC history. At the same time, the 20-point difference is also a new record for the most points in one game in WBC history.
With this, Korea finished the 2023 WBC with 2 wins and 2 losses with a great victory over China. However, Korea finished its WBC journey in 3rd place as Japan with 4 wins and Australia with 3 wins and 1 loss advanced to the quarterfinals with 1st and 2nd place in Group B. Following the 2013 WBC and 2017 WBC, it was a disaster of being eliminated in the first round of three consecutive tournaments.
After the match, Kim Hyun-soo, the national team’s ‘captain’ whom we met in the mixed zone, couldn’t hide his reddened eyes and his eyes were moistened several times. There were many moments when his throat was choked and he could not speak. In the end, he expressed his intention to retire from the national team, which he had cherished for 15 years, and said ‘I’m sorry’ to the players and fans and ‘I believe’ to ‘Team Korea’. The following is a Q&A with Kim Hyun-soo, captain of the baseball team.
My impression of this tournament is
that all the players prepared well, but it’s a bit regretful that they couldn’t show off their skills as much as they prepared. He did a good job with all the players, and the coach did a really good job. I was the captain, but I think there was a lack of that. (Pauses for a moment) In fact, I didn’t get good results because I didn’t lead the players well because of my lack, but I’m thankful to the juniors who did their best until the end. Also, now that I’m done, (pauses for a moment) I think I’ll trust Korea.
What kind of tasks will there be for Korean baseball to go up again?
First of all, I think the biggest task is for the players to shake off the burden. I really did my best until the end of the preparation process. Even during the game, the players did their best, but when I went to the game, there was a feeling of pressure, ‘I have to win if I can’t win’. I think creating an environment that players can enjoy is the biggest and most important thing players should do.
I was also very nervous. I played a lot, and that was it. Since the players couldn’t show their skills in the midst of tension, I think juniors should help (each other) so that they can focus better on that part.
What did the players say after the game?
I said thank you and the coach also said thank you. I showed a good side at the end, but I said I was sorry. The other players have to keep doing better and show good results again. ‘It’s not like our baseball is over, nor is the national team over. So I hope the players will do well next time.”
As a captain, what part did you pay the most attention to?
I tried to create a comfortable atmosphere. However, it seems that the players were also very nervous because I was very nervous from the first game. I think there are many good players who are better than leading. I think that I should have created an atmosphere where I could enjoy it more.
I heard that the captain blamed himself a lot and the players were also hurt. How did they feel during the game?
My heart hurts. It hurts a lot and um (holding back tears for a moment with moistened eyes), our players…really did their best. I did my best to prepare hard so as not to hear that we came here to play, but I don’t know. I have been on the national team a lot, but if I don’t get good results, I think I should be criticized. Of course, I think eating is right (in a trembling voice), but when it happens like this, my heart hurts a lot and I feel very sorry for my juniors.
What was the scene that comes to mind the most among the 10 national championships over the past 15 years?
I think the Tokyo Olympics and this year come to mind the most. When I came as the maknae, I thought nothing of it, but now I really feel this pressure. I also have a lot of memories of playing baseball with the seniors I was with in the past. I am also very sorry that I did not become a good senior to my juniors now.
The background of the last decision and the time
when the decision was made. I’ve done a lot with the players, and I’m in a situation where better players than me can come out. I’m old, and I think other young players will do better.
(After not being able to speak for a while)
I think now is the time for me to come down. If I and the players prevented me from doing well, I think that other good young players should lead well.
A word to the fans
There were fans who supported us, and many came to visit us today. There are people who support us that we did our best, and there are people who think more about what we did not do well, but we are always grateful that many people come to the ballpark.
(Reserving words for a while)
While participating in the national team a lot, it seems that I always heard a lot of words of consolation from seniors who played for the national team. However, I saw a lot of people who didn’t (this time) and people who thought very easily. I’m very sorry about that part. I think it’s more regrettable because I thought he was a baseball player like us.
From what I’ve seen from the side, it seems that there was some disappointment in the environmental aspect of the preparation process that the players couldn’t control. Perhaps there were
parts that the players could control more, but I thought they prepared well in advance, but the weather and things like that were very I wonder if I’ll consider the parts that don’t help or things like that, the time difference, and things like that next time and come up with (plans) well.