'To bench five key players like Park, Moon, and Kang...' Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon's 'major lineup shake-up': What's the reason? [Jamsil on-site]

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Hanwha Eagles unveiled a shocking lineup.

On the 4th, Hanwha fielded a starting lineup that excluded five regular players in their game against Doosan Bears at Seoul Jamsil Stadium.

The lineup for the day begins with Lee Won-seok (right fielder) at the top, followed by Oh Jae-won (center fielder), Lee Jin-young (left fielder), Noh Si-hwan (third baseman), Yoo Min (designated hitter), Heo In-seo (catcher), Kim Tae-yeon (first baseman), Park Jung-hyun (shortstop), and Hwang Myeong-muk (second baseman). Regulars known as 'Park-Moon-Kang'—Ferraz Moon Hyun-bin, Kang Baek-ho, and Lee Do-yoon, Sim Woo-jun—all started the game from the bench.

Kim Kyung-moon (68), Hanwha's manager, met with reporters ahead of the game and explained, "Ferraz and Moon Hyun-bin have been playing continuously. Some players are currently struggling with their hitting form..." He added, "We wanted to give a chance to players who have worked hard and allow those who are not in top form to find their rhythm by starting them in this game."

He further stated, "Since games are not decided in the early innings, all the players who were left out can play in the later stages." He also said, "I hope the players who started today will focus more and perform well, and that their efforts will make the team stronger."

Meanwhile, Yoo Min (23), who started at the fifth spot in the lineup today, made his first-team debut after four seasons with the club. A right-handed outfielder who attended Baemyung High School, Yoo Min was selected in the second round of the 2023 rookie draft as the 21st overall pick. This season, he hit .333 (48 hits in 144 at-bats) with five home runs and 41 RBIs in 49 Futures League games. Manager Kim Kyung-moon explained the decision by saying, "His hitting performance in the minor league has consistently been good."

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