"As soon as the question is over," Ryu Ji-hyun's appeal for earnestness, "I must tell you this → Please look at the national team positively, the best for good results."

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Ryu Ji-hyun (55), who will participate in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in March, held a microphone and delivered a sweet message to baseball fans as the final entry announcement press conference was nearing the end.

Director Ryu Ji-hyun and Chairman Cho Gye-hyun (61), held a press conference at the press center in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the 6th to explain the final list of 30 people who will participate in the WBC.

Chairman Cho was the first to say, "There are no restrictions on the age or affiliation of the players in forming the 30-member list of this tournament. It was composed mainly of the most competitive players, and the best players were selected for each position that could be put into the main opposition team. I want to tell you that I made up an opponent who can also face in the second round as a point," he said, explaining the background of the selection.

Coach Ryu Ji-hyun also said at a press conference on the schedule and overall management strategy of the tournament, "I experienced a lot of pain of being eliminated in the first round of the WBC while playing a difficult game in the first game. "It's important to win the first match against the Czech Republic, but it's also important to win according to our plan," he said. This is a strategic judgment to maximize the efficiency of pitcher management in preparation for the consecutive games against Japan, Taiwan and Australia from the 7th to the 9th after the Czech match.

The most impressive scene was directed at the end of the press conference. When all the reporters' questions were over, director Ryu Ji-hyun said, "I want to say one last thing." "There were many variables before forming the 30 national teams, and we thoroughly prepared," he said. "I hope everyone, including baseball fans, will look at our national team with a more positive view." He added, "I will do my best to produce good results that fans want."

In the meantime, he also reported that Lee Jung-hoo (28, San Francisco Giants) was appointed as captain. Coach Ryu said, "The reason I leave the captain to Lee Jung-hoo is that several Korean players and overseas players in the Major League were included. It is also because Lee Jung-hoo is thought to be the most front among the players representing Korea. Since last September, he has communicated his thoughts on the captain with the player. The player also showed his willingness to take over as captain," he explained.

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