Only three games were played in the first team. Although it was a short period of time, I really liked the coach. He will be the catcher of the "number 2" in the 2025 season. He beat his junior dubbed the "genius hitter." This means that Lee Joo-heon (22) of the LG Twins.안전놀이터
Lee Ju-hun is sweating profusely at his Arizona spring camp in the U.S. It is his first overseas camp since his professional debut. He flew away with excitement. He is preparing for the season by faithfully training.
Lee Ju-heon, a graduate of Seongnam High School, is a third-round pick in the 2022 KBO Rookie Draft. Based on his second nomination, he was the third catcher. He has shown leadership by serving as captain since his high school days. When it comes to defense, he competed for the best in high school.
It was not easy for him to become a professional. He joined the military after finishing his first season. He was discharged from the military in April 2024. Then, the day when Lee's life changes in September 2024 is just around the corner. He joined the first team as a substitute on Sept. 25.
He made three hits and two RBIs in four times at bat, including two doubles at the match against Kiwoom on Sept. 26. He also made one hit and one RBI in two times at bat at the match against Samsung on Sept. 28. He clearly made an impression on Yeom Kyung-yeop. Based on his performance, he was also included in the roster of the 2025 first-team spring camp.
Manager Yeom said, "Lee Joo-heon is the second catcher of the LG Twins. Park Dong-won will be the starting player anyway. Instead, Lee is young. He is only 22 years old even after serving in the military. He has long-term potential to become a starting player.
In fact, Kim Beom-seok, the first round player in 2023, received attention. His outstanding bat skills are outstanding. Instead, the catcher's defense is regrettable. LG and manager Yeom want to raise them as "big guns catcher." We still need time.
Lee Ju-heon said, "As a catcher, I have good physical conditions and I am a player who is confident in defense. Stable defense is the most important thing. I try to play aggressively at bat."
He is also very determined. "You have to be a player you trust and put in. I think the coach will put stability on defense first. Then comes hitting. You can expect a hit that fits the situation at bat," he said.
"I'm trying to get as many pitchers as I can during the camp. There are great coaches and seniors. I'm asking a lot and listening to advice. I'm working hard," he said.
Lee Ju-heon also said, "A very important year is ahead. It is a very important time in baseball life. First of all, you should not get sick. My goal is to play as many games as possible and be with the first team throughout the year. I will be a player who gives joy to fans when they come to the stadium."
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