"Why do you keep changing your stance!" Coach Lee Ho-jun's stern order → The secret behind Lee Woo-seong's '0.359 batting average, 2nd in batting' insane hitting streak

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NC Dinos outfielder Lee Woo-seong (32) has successfully staged a perfect comeback and is firmly holding onto the league's 2nd place in batting. Behind his ability to showcase such sharp hitting form was the firm decision and stern order from 'Hobuji' (nickname for 'Father-in-law'), NC manager Lee Ho-jun (50), who corrected Lee Woo-seong's chronic bad habit.

On the 4th, Lee Woo-seong started as the second hitter and left fielder in the away game against the Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League', recording 2 hits in 5 at-bats and continuing his streak of multi-hit games for four consecutive games.

This secured his season batting average at 0.359 (184 at-bats, 66 hits), firmly establishing his 2nd place in the league batting race. What was the secret behind Lee Woo-seong, who had to swallow his regrets with a 0.250 batting average in 109 games last season, achieving such a perfect comeback and rising as a 'super-sized trade protagonist'?

Lee Woo-seong was universally acknowledged for his passion and diligence in baseball, but the problem was that he overthought too much. Speaking to reporters ahead of the game on the 4th, manager Lee Ho-jun said about Lee Woo-seong, "Everyone knows he is diligent, but his flaw is that he thinks too much. He used to change his hitting stance several times a day, it seemed." According to manager Lee Ho-jun, Lee Woo-seong would hit one way in one at-bat and another way in the next, constantly fiddling with his hitting stance and getting himself lost in a maze.

When Lee Ho-jun was the NC Dinos hitting coach, he could no longer hold back and called Lee Woo-seong over to deliver a powerful message. Lee Woo-seong played for NC during the 2018 and 2019 seasons before moving to the KIA Tigers, then returned to NC for the 2025 season. The manager reportedly shouted in a strong tone, "Where is there a player who changes his stance for every at-bat? This is wrong." Seeing a player over 30 still fighting with his stance, he bluntly said, "You should be fighting pitchers and opponents in the game, not still fighting with your stance. How can you play baseball like that?"

Manager Lee Ho-jun did not stop at the shouting; he set up a strong defensive line against Lee Woo-seong. The manager declared, "This is the final stance. If you touch it again, you and I will never see each other again. I am declaring this. It is truly the last time. I will keep this promise." He strongly threatened that if Lee Woo-seong changed his stance again, he would not be used in the first division at all.

The stance that Lee Ho-jun manager and Lee Woo-seong's hitting sparring session fixed became the mechanism that produced the best hits for Lee Woo-seong during his time with the Kia Tigers, when he hit consecutive home runs. It found the optimal trajectory to swing concisely so he could quickly penetrate the space.

The manager's stern warning produced immediate results. After fixing his hitting stance, hits poured in, and Lee Woo-seong himself began to gain confidence. Once the hitting mechanism, which had been shaken by guesswork, was stabilized, he displayed the amazing concentration of four consecutive multi-hit games, ultimately leading to the overwhelming achievement of 2nd place in the league batting race.

Manager Lee Ho-jun said this was the strongest case he has ever spoken about since becoming a coach. "Fortunately, the results have been good," he smiled, but added, "Even now, if his stance starts to change a little, I point it out again. If he stops thinking, his old stance comes out, so he has to keep being conscious." He did not slacken his grip.

When the manager's firm determination combined with the player's deep trust, the synergy effect was beyond imagination. Manager Lee Ho-jun said, "Lee Woo-seong is doing his absolute best to the point where he can no longer contribute more to the team. It is truly beautiful. He is giving his all in defense and other aspects as well," showering the player who dedicates himself on both offense and defense with unreserved praise.

Lee Woo-seong also conveyed the sense of responsibility befitting a veteran, saying, "It is most important to help the team win rather than personal records." Under the fierce love and scolding of the 'Hobuji', Lee Woo-seong has finally found the right answer and is leading NC's great advance.

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