'Right fielder Kang Seung-ho' — How was it? Doosan manager Kim Won-hyeong: "If we're both anxious, we can't send him out" [Suwon Field]

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Kang Seung-ho (32), who had been a specialist infielder for Doosan, made his first career start as a right fielder on the 19th during a match against Changwon NC Dinos. This was a desperate measure to capitalize on his recent hot hitting and fill the vacant outfield spot left by the release of foreign hitter Cameron.

Kim Won-hyeong (54), Doosan's manager, was asked by reporters ahead of the game against KT Wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 21st: "Wasn't Kang Seung-ho's outfield defense a cause for concern?"

Manager Kim replied, "If we're both anxious, we can't send him out, so I told outfield coach Im Jae-hyun, 'It's fine; let's just try it once.' Fortunately, not many balls were hit to that area..."

Going forward, Doosan's right field position will be shared among Kang Seung-ho, Jo Su-haeng (33), and Kim Daehun (26). Manager Kim added, "I felt Kim Daehun has also significantly improved his swing. We plan to deploy the right fielder based on daily form."

Since July, Kang Seung-ho has hit .381 (42 at-bats, 16 hits) with four home runs and 19 RBIs in 12 games. Manager Kim explained, "Although Kang is not a specialist outfielder, his hitting form is so excellent right now that we intend to use him without hesitation. On days when Yang Eui-ji plays as catcher, we may also utilize Kang as a designated hitter. Except at Jamsil Stadium, which has a wide outfield, we plan to deploy him in other venues."

In today's game, Jo Su-haeng started at right field, while Kang Seung-ho took the field at second base.

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