Doosan's Jung Soobin reveals another 'shocking' fact: "It could become a disability..." Turns out, it wasn't just one hand — both were in serious condition.

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Jung Soobin (36), the "eternal idol" of the Doosan Bears. His left pinky finger is currently bent and cannot be straightened properly. However, it turns out the issue is not limited to the left hand. His right pinky finger is also bent and cannot be straightened.

Doosan manager Kim Won-hyeong spoke about Jung Soobin's condition ahead of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League regular-season away game against the LG Twins at Jamsil Stadium on the 19th.

Jung Soobin was injured during the third inning of a game against the KIA Tigers at Gwangju-KIA Champions Field on the 14th. While attempting a diving catch to field a hit by Kim Ho-ryeong, he failed to secure the ball and fell to the ground, injuring his pinky finger in the process.

He underwent an initial examination in Gwangju, followed by a second examination in Seoul the next day, on the 15th. The results revealed damage to the tendon in his left pinky finger.

Despite the injury not being minor, Jung Soobin continues to display extraordinary fighting spirit. Even with the inability to fully straighten his pinky finger, he has continued to play. In the game against KT Wiz at Jamsil Stadium on the 18th, he entered as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the seventh inning, hit a double, and reached base. Later, during Park Chan-ho's sacrifice fly to left field, he boldly sprinted toward home plate, slid, and scored the go-ahead run.

Jung Soobin's performance continued in the game on the 19th. Starting as the leadoff hitter and center fielder, he went 2-for-4 with one run scored. He hit a line drive single in the first inning, then grounded out to the infield in the second and fifth innings. In the eighth inning, he hit a ball that deflected off the third baseman toward the shortstop, completing a multi-hit game.

In fact, Jung Soobin is in a condition requiring surgery to insert a metal pin into his pinky finger. Only then can he straighten the finger. However, if he undergoes surgery, it is expected that he will be unable to play for the remainder of this season. He is truly displaying superhuman fighting spirit.

However, there is another fact that has not been widely known. Jung Soobin's right pinky finger, in addition to his left, is also currently unable to straighten properly. Since a piece of bone broke off from his right pinky finger in 2018, he has been unable to straighten it fully. Nevertheless, Jung Soobin says, "If you're an athlete, you have to live with injuries like this," and maintains a nonchalant expression.

The manager is well aware of his fighting spirit. Manager Kim said, "This could become a disability in the future," and added, "Currently, the tendon cannot support it, so it remains bent," showing a look of concern.

Doosan fans are sending Jung Soobin enthusiastic applause with messages such as, "A player worthy of having his number retired permanently," "Even when he was more popular in his younger days, he never acted arrogant — the eternal Jamsil idol," and "Trading a finger for baseball. We respect you."

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