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Lotte Rookie Finds Pressure Was Poisonous, Returns from Futures League to Earn 10 Holds

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Lotte Giants rookie pitcher Park Jeong-min recorded his first 10 holds in his debut season.
  • He said the pressure to keep pitching well became harmful after his strong start, but a stint in the Futures League helped him regain his composure.

Lotte Giants rookie pitcher Park Jeong-min reached double-digit holds in his first professional season. His early success, however, became a burden as he felt increasing pressure to pitch well.

After spending time in the Futures League, Park returned with greater composure and earned his 10th hold. The achievement came during Lotte’s 3-2 away win over the Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on Sept. 3.

The pressure to pitch well became poisonous instead.

· Park Jeong-minThe rookie described how pressure after his strong start affected him.
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