He used to hit 27 home runs in the past. However, the world of professional baseball is cool-headed. If a player's performance declines, he loses the opportunity right away. After hitting 20 home runs in 2020, he wasted four seasons. What he came to see was a cold word, "notification of his release."안전놀이터

This is a story about Kim Dong-yeop. He was recognized for his batting ability since he was young enough to attract attention from the U.S. Major League Baseball. He failed in the U.S., but he seemed to be reborn as a new giant in the league by hitting 22 homers in the 2017 season and 27 in the 2018 season for the SK Wyverns.

He also became the first triangular trade hero in the KBO league. The Samsung Lions wanted him, who recognized Kim Dong-yeop's long hitting power. It seemed that his ability would be maximized at Lions Park, where home runs are well made. In fact, 20 home runs were hit in the 2020 season. However, it disappeared after that. After Park Jin-man took office, it was completely erased from the concept. And he was notified of his release after last season.

What is fortunate for Kim Dong-yeop is that the Kiwoom Heroes immediately reached out. Kim Dong-yeop will receive an annual salary of 50 million won and will take on the last challenge. Kiwoom and Hong Won-ki rely on Kim Dong-yeop's power. With no suitable designated hitter, Kim Dong-yeop can also become a land of revival.

Before leaving for Kiwoom's spring camp in Arizona, the U.S., Kim Dong-yeop said, "I think I have to train for the first time after arriving in Arizona," adding, "My mindset has changed. I'm very excited ahead of the spring camp."

It is not a trade. It is reemployment after being released. This could be the last chance. You have to be more determined than usual. "I worked hard to the point that people around me told me to stop exercising. I prepared a lot for maturity not just physically but mentally as well," Kim said calmly. "I made more than 20 home runs when I was sick. I always ruined my season due to injuries. I hope that Kiwoom does not get sick and has a healthy season."

On the Kiwoom contract process, Kim Dong-yeop said, "Actually, I expected the release from Samsung. Since manager Park Jin-man came, my chances have decreased a lot. I was preparing to quit if I came from Samsung and there was no team to call me," he said honestly. "Fortunately, Kiwoom contacted me right after the news of the release was announced. It was a club I really wanted to come to before. I was so grateful. I thought many times that I would wear a Kiwoom uniform someday. People around me welcomed me so much that I went to Kiwoom. They said they would be a team that really fits me well. I feel that the team's direction that values autonomy will suit me well."

Kim Dong-yeop said, "As long as it doesn't hurt, I think I still have a lot of strength," and laughed about the long ball the team wanted. "What I can show is the long shot. I know the team recruited it with high expectations. I was frustrated with the evaluation that it was going to explode but not explode, but I will show it to you by action at the ballpark this year."