Kim Jin-sung (40), the eldest member of the LG Twins, decided to train at Icheon Champions Park in Korea instead of Arizona Spring Camp in 2024.
This is noteworthy as a point where the experience of veteran players and the team's long-term strategy meet beyond simple individual choices.메이저사이트
Kim Jin-sung's decision is a wise choice considering the physical fatigue of long-distance travel and the burden of local adaptation.
As a player in his 40s, it is interpreted as a strategic approach to optimizing his condition.
In his first regular season since last year's reinforcement injury, Kim showed remarkable resilience by pitching in 71 games, the most in his team. His stable performance with 3 wins, 3 losses, 1 save, 27 holds, and ERA of 3.97 proved his expertise.
LG recruited new players including Jang Hyun-sik, Kim Kang-ryul, and Shim Chang-min to make up for the weaknesses of its relievers this winter. Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop expressed confidence that veteran players will become the centerpiece of developing future prospects.
Kim Jin-sung's own will is also strong. As he said, "My last goal as a player is to play baseball for a long time," I am still ready to make strides in 2025.
A club official also mentioned the positive impact of Kim's training in Korea on his juniors. It is expected that he will directly pass on his experience and know-how to lead the training atmosphere within the team.
The decision is evaluated as presenting a new paradigm of player management and team strategy beyond simple individual training methods.