For Doosan Bears coach Lee Seung-yeop (48), who is in the final year of his contract, his performance in the 2025 season is very important. Lee, who aimed to advance to the Korean Series, stressed that Kang Seung-ho, third baseman, and Choi Seung-yong should settle down as a prerequisite.메이저놀이터

Since Lee's inauguration, Doosan has started pitching in fall baseball in both seasons. However, both teams were eliminated from the wild card game, bending their heads low. Notably, Doosan lost to the fifth-ranked KT Wiz for two consecutive years last year, humiliating them to fall victim to the first-ever upset.

During the off-season, Ryu`s performance was leaked as well. Built-in third baseman Huh Kyung-min moved to KT Wiz, and shortstop Kim Jae-ho retired. Outfielders Kim Min-seok, Choo Jae-hyun, and pitcher Choi Woo-in were brought in through a trade with the Lotte Giants, but none of them were acquired as free agents. The team has decided to make a breakthrough through internal competition and development.

Despite consistent assessments that his capability has weakened, Lee shook his head. "If so, I would have asked the club to strengthen its capability. Of course, Heo Kyung-min is leaving the team, but other players' eyes have changed since the day after the signing. I will trust the possibility and watch the spring camp first," he said.

Coach Lee has decided to fill Heo's vacancy with Kang Seung-ho. Kang, who was the main second baseman until the last season, had previous experience as a third baseman.

"Kang has the potential to do much better than he does now," Lee said. "To maximize the impact, moving to third base is ideal. There are many big guns such as Moon Bo-kyung, Roh Si-hwan and Choi Jeong in the league right now. Kang Seung-ho can do the same," Lee said, explaining why he moved his position. The plan is aimed at maximizing his offense power while easing the burden on defense.

If Kang Seung-ho lands on third base, he can utilize other infielders more efficiently.

Coach Lee predicted, "There are many types of players in the team who can see the second baseman better. Kang Seung-ho's landing at third base can have a good impact."

Doosan starter Choi Seung-yong is pitching hard in the second game of the postseason wild card game between KT Wiz and Doosan Bears of the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 3rd. 2024.10.3/News1 ⓒ News1 Reporter Oh Dae-il

Doosan can start the first three teams perfectly, including foreign pitchers Col Irvin and Jack Rogue, as well as native ace Kwak Bin, who were newly hired during the offseason. It would be even better if Choi Seung-yong plays his role as the fourth starter.

Coach Lee said, "We are considering Choi Seung-yong as the fourth starter now," adding, "If we stay healthy and play full-time, it will be a great help to our starters."

Choi, who made his professional debut in 2021, has been recognized for his potential, but he has always struggled with injuries, big and small. Last year, he was also diagnosed with a fracture of his elbow fatigue, and only made the first team in July.

Choi Seung-yong, who was desperate, also sweated hard to become a starting pitcher full-time. "I think this year is important and I feel that I have to do well now," he said, aiming to win 10 games as a starting pitcher and achieve the regulation innings.

"I think our starting lineup is the strongest in the league this year. If the starting pitchers hold on well, the burden on the bullpen pitchers will be reduced," Lee said, hoping for smooth operation of the starting rotation.