'Four games, eight RBIs': Jeon Min-jae says, "I'm having a dreamlike week, and I find it amazing myself → I'll enjoy it and give it my all"

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Lotte Giants infielder Jeon Min-jae (27), who has driven in a total of eight runs over his last four games and is propelling his team's upward momentum, shared the secrets behind his hot hitting and solid defense.

On the 19th, Jeon Min-jae started at shortstop and batted sixth in the first of a three-game weekend road series against the Kiwoom Heroes at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. He recorded one hit in three at-bats with two RBIs, leading his team to a 2-1 victory. Notably, he has driven in eight runs over his last four games, playing a major role in the team's three wins and one draw for the week, keeping them undefeated.

In an interview as the hero of the winning run, Jeon Min-jae said, "It feels like I'm having a dreamlike week," and added with a smile, "I find it amazing myself, and I hope to enjoy it well so that good results continue in the remaining games."

He cited systematic preparation during the off-season as the secret to his hot streak. It is evaluated that his focus on defense and physical conditioning is now paying off as the heat begins. He also stated, "After finishing last season, I trained with Japanese players at the Chiba Lotte Closing Camp, and what I established there seems to be coming out on the field now," revealing that his past valuable experiences have served as a foundation.

Recently, not only his hitting but also his excellent defense, which has appeared in every game, has become a hot topic. On this day, in the bottom of the third inning with two outs, he caught Kim Woong-bin's deep hit and recorded an out with a precise throw. When asked about the secret to his great defense, Jeon Min-jae highly praised the excellent condition of the Gocheok Sky Dome field.

Jeon Min-jae said, "Since it's artificial turf, the Gocheok Dome field is so good that I feel less burdened by irregular bounces," and added with a smile, "I think good defense comes out because I try to play comfortably. This field is almost at MLB level, so I can understand why MLB players can show such wonderful plays."

Jeon Min-jae also offered a positive outlook on the team's full-scale upward momentum. Lotte has surged to three wins and one draw in their last four games, narrowing the win-loss margin. He said, "We returned to Gocheok after having another winning series. The team atmosphere is very good right now, and I think we can continue this momentum."

Regarding the situation where he is mentioned as an All-Star candidate while receiving strong love from fans, he said, "The vote difference is already too large, so I have no greed," but did not forget to express gratitude to the fans. Jeon Min-jae vowed, "If the fans happen to select me and I get to go, I will be truly grateful, and I will do my part and run hard."

Finally, he emphasized his determination to "enjoy the remaining games and give my best in each game, just like in this week's matches, to contribute to the team's victory," before leaving Gocheok Dome for the game on the 20th.

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