"Aren't you nervous about the opening game?"' Asking → Director Park Jin-man said, "I've grown up now, too" with ease

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Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man (50) showed his face as a "veteran" head coach in the season opener, which is his fourth since taking office. When asked if he was nervous because it is his fourth opening game from the 2023 season, he showed his generosity.

Samsung will play the 2026 KBO League home opener against the Lotte Giants at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 28th.

Coach Park Jin-man, who met with field reporters ahead of the first opening game of the 2026 season, looked brighter and calmer than ever. As he was recognized for his leadership by renewing his contract with the club ahead of the 2026 season, he felt more trust and relaxation in the field.

Asked if he was nervous, coach Park Jin-man laughed and said, "I don't feel particularly nervous because it's the opening game. I think I've grown a little more as a coach now," he said.

Coach Park's remarks are interpreted as a result of his belief in the team's strength that has been thoroughly prepared during the off-season and his experience accumulated through experience until the previous season.

First of all, the rotation of the five players was revealed. Choi Won-tae played in the second game against Lotte on the 29th, and in the third consecutive home game against Doosan, left-hander Jack O'Rourkelyn, right-hander Yang Chang-seop and left-hander Lee Seung-hyun formed a rotation.

Regarding his feelings about the opening game, he said, "That day has come. Finally, something to come has come. I'm ready," he said, expressing his determination for the season with a short answer. Regarding Lotte, which won the first place in the exhibition game, he also said, "Of course, I'm concerned. This is because the good atmosphere of the exhibition game can lead to the regular league. In the end, we have to get through it. "If we win through a good game, I think we can bring the atmosphere," he said.

Meanwhile, Samsung set up its starting lineup in the order of Lee Jae-hyun (striker), Kim Sung-yoon (right wing), Koo Ja-wook (left wing), Diaz (first baseman), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Kim Young-woong (third baseman), Kang Min-ho (fosu), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), and Kim Ji-chan (middle fielder).

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