Lotte Giants Manager Calls for More Support for New Import Reyes
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lotte Giants manager Kim Tae-hyung believes the team needs at least three more batters to support new import player Reyes.
- The team is struggling with low scoring output this season, with Reyes being the only consistently threatening hitter.
- Kim emphasized that having only one dangerous hitter makes the team predictable and easier for opponents to counter.
Lotte Giants manager Kim Tae-hyung has stressed the urgent need for the team to bolster its lineup, stating that at least three more batters are required to effectively support new import player Victor Reyes. The team's current offensive struggles are a major concern, with Reyes being the sole player consistently generating fear in opposing pitchers.
"We need at least three batters to support Reyes," Kim stated, highlighting the team's anemic scoring output this season. He explained that when only one player poses a significant threat, opposing teams can easily strategize to neutralize that threat, rendering the offense predictable and ineffective.
We need at least three batters to support Reyes.
The manager's comments underscore the critical offensive deficiencies plaguing the Giants. Without additional reliable hitters to complement Reyes, the team faces an uphill battle to achieve competitiveness and improve its standing in the league. The focus now shifts to identifying and acquiring the necessary offensive talent to provide much-needed support.
If only one person is scary, they can just avoid them and it's over.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.