"Park Chan-ho is showing unbelievable defensive skills; he keeps asking me to praise him when he sees me..." Doosan's FA investment truly paid off. 'The manager is just delighted.'

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Ahead of this season, Doosan Bears invested 8 billion won to sign a free agent (FA). That person is Park Chan-ho (31), who is leading the Doosan infield.

Kim Won-hyung, the manager of Doosan Bears, opened his remarks to reporters on the 10th ahead of the home game against SSG Landers at Jamsil Stadium, saying, "I would like you to praise Park Chan-ho."

Manager Kim smiled brightly, saying, "Every time (Park Chan-ho) sees me, he asks me to praise him," and added, "Chan-ho's defense shows truly incredible range, whether viewed from the pitcher's mound or from the bench. I am often surprised by how he handles difficult hits," lavishing praise on him.

Park Chan-ho has appeared in all 37 games this season, posting a batting average of 0.279 (140 at-bats, 39 hits), 3 home runs, 7 doubles, 13 RBIs, 28 runs scored, 12 stolen bases (1 failed), 21 walks, 27 strikeouts, a slugging percentage of 0.393, an on-base percentage of 0.374, an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 0.229, and a pinch-hit batting average of 1.000.

Above all, his true value shines in defense. Park Chan-ho easily handles hits that could otherwise be difficult to field. As of this season, he has committed only 3 errors. Leading the young infield as a veteran, he is showcasing his true worth.

Manager Kim smiled again, saying, "He is really doing well. While sticking to the basics, he is showing unbelievable defensive skills from his position. That is why the pitchers are incredibly grateful," once more expressing his delight and seemingly intentionally pouring out praise.

Doosan will now play a three-game midweek series against the KIA Tigers from the 12th to the 14th at Gwangju-KIA Champions Field. Although KIA previously faced their original team at Jamsil this season, this marks the first time Park Chan-ho will play in a different team's uniform at Champions Field. What kind of performance will Park Chan-ho show?

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