"Honestly, I was very disappointed → Defense is still far from where it needs to be." Why is '80 billion won FA' Park Chan-ho of Doosan making a series of determined statements?

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'80 billion won free agent (FA)' Park Chan-ho (31, Doosan Bears) has always received the love of many fans with his sincere interviews. Recently, after an interview with a broadcaster, he also conveyed a strong, determined message in an interview with reporters. He has no intention of shaking the team atmosphere. The younger players in the team still like and follow Park Chan-ho. There is only one reason he is conveying this message: he wants the team to succeed.

Recently, in an interview, Park Chan-ho spoke out about what he had been holding in his heart for a long time. After the game against SSG Landers held at Jamsil Stadium on the 10th, in an interview with a broadcaster, when asked about 'communicating with young players,' he said, "I tend to nag a lot. I am not the type to give a lot of praise. I think younger players might feel hurt by it."

When commentator Cho Seong-hwan asked about Doosan as seen from the outside versus Doosan as seen from the inside, he said, "Honestly, I was very disappointed." He continued, "The Doosan I had in mind was a team full of fighting spirit, showing players playing actively. I came with high expectations for that kind of performance, but I didn't see that much. I was honestly disappointed in that aspect." He then added, "That's probably why I've been nagging more. Even though there are many young players, the team atmosphere and direction feel more like a team with many veterans," conveying a strong message.

Park Chan-ho had a three-hit performance in a home game against NC Dinos at Jamsil Stadium on the 21st. After the veteran player interview, many younger players showered him with water in celebration. After the water shower ended, Park Chan-ho told one of the younger players that he had no shoes. Another younger player then said, "Hyung, just come barefoot." This was a remark that could be made without hesitation because Park Chan-ho usually treats his younger teammates casually.

At that time, in an interview with reporters, Park Chan-ho said, "(The younger players) probably like me even though I'm like this. If I ask them to buy me a meal, they all do it, and they do all sorts of things for me, so there's no reason for them to dislike me," joking around. He then added, "At that time, I gave a lot of harsh criticism, but actually, I don't criticize that harshly. I'm just the type who points out every detail and tells them how to do it," defending himself.

While doing so, Park Chan-ho said, "(In the interview, my harsh criticism) felt very necessary. Actually, they are doing really well right now, but at least in defense, we are still far from where we need to be," conveying a strong message once again.

However, he did not only offer harsh criticism. He said, "That's why I talk to them more. Especially, (Park) Ji-hoon learns very quickly. He has improved a lot. He accepts what I say and is showing very refined defense," praising his younger teammate.

Park Chan-ho said, "This is just the beginning. I have never aimed for a .500 winning percentage. I have always aimed, and still aim, for first place. Now we really need to run. And with our current pitching staff, it would be a waste to be satisfied with a .500 winning percentage. They are pitching so perfectly that there is only room to go higher," looking forward to the future.

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