Tigers manager sees superstar slugger enjoying KBO postseason limelight
Being put on a pedestal by adoring fans and media as the best player in South Korean baseball today can be a lot to handle for the Kia Tigers third baseman Kim Do-yeong. But his manager, Lee Bum-ho, said Monday he believes the 23-year-old superstar is enjoying the limelight, as the Tigers are trying to make a run at another Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) championship this fall. Lee said Kim's…
Kia Tigers' third baseman Kim Do-yeong, a 23-year-old superstar, has been enjoying the KBO postseason spotlight, according to his manager Lee Bum-ho. The Tigers are aiming for another championship this fall, and Lee believes Kim is thriving in the attention. Kim had a successful postseason in 2024 when the Tigers won the Korean Series and he was named regular-season MVP.
His experience includes leading the team to victory, playing for the national team in the World Baseball Classic and Asian Games this year, and winning a title. Despite his young age, Lee feels Kim exudes confidence in the box during games, making the pressure seem light. Some of Kim's teammates tease him to keep delivering big hits, but Lee is confident that the player remains comfortable and undaunted on the field.
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