"SAMSUNG IS NOT A 'STRONG TEAM' YET. GO BACK TO THE BEGINNING"...KOO JA-WOOK, THAT'S WHY YOU'RE THE CAPTAIN

"Samsung is not a 'strong team' yet. Go back to the beginning"...Koo Ja-wook, that's why you're the captain

"Samsung is not a 'strong team' yet. Go back to the beginning"...Koo Ja-wook, that's why you're the captain

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There is no satisfaction.

This year was an unforgettable year for the Samsung Lions. They finished the regular season in second place, and took the Korean Series stage for the first time in nine years since 2015. At the center of the sensation of the Lionesses was captain and main outfielder Koo Ja-wook. Koo Ja-wook showed strong determination as he looked ahead to the 2025 season.

In 129 games this season, Koo Ja-wook boasted a batting average of 0.343 (169 hits in 493) with 33 homers, 115 RBIs and 92 runs scored, a slugging percentage of 0.627, an on-base plus slugging percentage of 0.417, an on-base plus slugging percentage of 1.044 and a batting average of 0.341. He ranked second in the OPS, third in slugging percentage, fourth in batting average, RBI and on-base percentage, fifth in homers, eighth in hits, and tied for 10th in runs scored. As an outfielder, he played 839 ⅓ innings, recording one error.

He also played an outstanding role as captain. He led young main players well, in particular, and became a focal point for the team.

Looking back at the 2024 season, Koo said, "There were many touching moments as well as touching moments. I didn't shed tears after the season ended, but I think I was crying in my heart."

"Personal performance is important, but team performance is all the more important," Koo said. "I was twice as happy as I was this year. I wasn't the only one who did well. Other players did a great job and everyone did a great job. I think it will give me strength to prepare for next year."

Samsung won the runner-up prize in this year's Korean Series. "We will aim for the throne again in a higher place next year. It was a truly miraculous season," Koo said. "I think I will engage in training under pressure such as 'I have to keep what I did well this year' and 'I have to work harder,'" Koo said. "I hope all the players overcome the pressure and fill in the areas that I lacked in this season."

"We should all put our minds together and start over. I think we are not a strong team, but a team on the way to a strong team," he said. "We are still weak, so I hope we will train and live with the thoughts that we need to become stronger."

I also have a personal goal. Koo Ja-wook said, "I only had one top scorer as an individual title in baseball (107 points in 2021). Rather than wanting to win a certain award, I really want to be at the top of all future indicators."

Koo injured his knee during the postseason this year. He got hurt while stealing during the second playoff game against the LG Twins. A thorough examination revealed fine damage to the ligament inside the left knee, and he has not played in any games since then. He focused on knee treatment and recovery even in the offseason. 온라인바카라

How is he doing now? "He has worked out so hard that he can walk. He has recovered a lot," Koo said. "I was wearing a cast, but now I am in the process of getting rid of it and rehabilitation. It has really improved." "I think I will be able to go to the spring camp next year without any problems. I will prepare like that," Koo said. "Since I have to constantly rehabilitate and exercise in the camp, I want to make my knee condition 100 percent before then."

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