Bae Chan-seung's honest confession: "It would be great to go to the Asian Games, but I need to do better → 'If I can do it...'"

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Samsung Lions left-handed relief pitcher Bae Chan-seung (19) shared his honest feelings about the upcoming Asian Games (AG) in September and his firm resolve on the mound. Under the steady support of manager Park Jin-man (50), Bae Chan-seung, who is showing a formidable growth trajectory, is maintaining his composure and playing the season with a boldness and cheerfulness that belies his rookie status.

Manager Park Jin-man had openly expressed his wish for shortstop Lee Jae-hyun and left-handed relief pitcher Bae Chan-seung to be selected for the Asian Games when he met with reporters on the 2nd ahead of the NC Dinos game.

Bae Chan-seung also did not hide his ambition for the Asian Games. Meeting with reporters on the 2nd, Bae Chan-seung said calmly, "It would be really great to go to the Asian Games, but I try not to think about it." He added, "It's a spot I can only reach if I perform better than I do now. I am focusing only on what I need to do without worrying too much." At the same time, he noted, "Since Manager Park Jin-man spoke to me directly like that, my desire to perform better on the mound has grown stronger," and added, "His support means a lot to me, and I am grateful."

Bae Chan-seung's performance this season has been far from poor. As a key left-handed reliever for Samsung, Bae Chan-seung has recorded 3 wins, 1 loss, 6 holds, and an ERA of 3.10 in 27 games so far. While his ERA fluctuated between the 7s and 6s in the very early part of the season, he found stability since May.

Behind the increased stability compared to the early season was a bold change. Bae Chan-seung explained directly that switching his pitching stance from the windup to the set position even when there are no runners on base has been highly effective. He stated, "I used to pitch from the windup, but I gave up many walks and became shaky. Now, I pitch from the set position even when there are no runners. The stance is definitely more stable, which has greatly helped in preventing runs."

Bae Chan-seung also showed maturity by being able to look at the mound from a step back regarding "velocity," the eternal dream of pitchers. He said, "It would be great if I could throw faster, but if I can't, I just need to get batters out." He emphasized, "Rather than forcing my velocity higher, I am looking for a direction where I can compete decisively with batters even if my velocity is slightly lower. I want to be a pitcher who fights on the mound rather than one who runs away."

He also has a firm philosophy on mental management, which is as important as physical conditioning. The secret to quickly regaining his pace even on days when the game doesn't go his way or when he allows runs is "quick forgetting."

Bae Chan-seung smiled and said, "It's not just about losing the lead once or twice; now I am trying to do mental control." He continued, "If I hold onto regrets from a bad day until the next game, it's not good for the team or for me. Forgetting quickly is the best strategy." He also admitted, "Honestly, I tend not to sleep well on the night of a game I messed up," but then showed his strong mentality by adding, "However, when I wake up the next day, I think it's already in the past and unavoidable. After cleanly reviewing the game, I forget without regrets and focus only on preparing for the next game."

Bae Chan-seung, who is quietly moving forward toward his dream of becoming a national team player while erasing his weaknesses and maintaining his mental strength. His gaze, dreaming of being a pitcher who does not run away, is already running toward the next mound and beyond, toward the Asian Games.

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