'This can't be.' Doosan moves, launching 'beyond imagination' preparations for next season right after shocking elimination

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The Doosan Bears have immediately begun running again after their shocking elimination from the postseason. Their first stage is the Miyazaki, Japan, closing camp. They have also formally set out to resolve the batting issues that were cited as a weakness throughout the 2026 season. It is reported that intense training beyond imagination unfolded from the very first day.

Doosan officially began its closing camp schedule in Miyazaki, Japan, starting on the 30th of last month.

According to a Doosan official, manager Kim Won-hyung instructed the entire team during a meeting, "I personally believe that the closing camp is truly important. It is time to fill in what was disappointing this season and maximize what went well. Please approach the camp with a proactive mindset, thinking for yourselves. Only then can you gain even small changes."

As a result, it is reported that high-intensity training continued from the first day of camp, following the manager's instructions. In particular, a total of seven batting cages (six for batting, one for strategy) were set up in the main field, auxiliary field, and indoor dome stadium for the afternoon batting practice.

A Doosan team official stated, "With 17 position players rotating through seven batting cages, there is essentially no rest for the players. It is a schedule with high intensity and density, but the tempo may become even faster as the camp progresses."

Amid such high-intensity training, it was to the point where not only the training support staff but also coaches from other departments, including pitching, defense, and battery, were busy throwing batting practice balls.

Doosan showed weaknesses on the offensive side in the 2026 season. The team batting average (0.267) remained at seventh place among the 10th teams in the KBO League. Only three players within the team exceeded a .300 average: Jo Su-haeng (0.323), Kim Min-seok (0.310), and Park Jun-soon (0.302).

Ultimately, the entire team has rolled up its sleeves to supplement batting, which had been a weakness. A Doosan official conveyed, "Even at night, the player roster completed indoor batting practice, continuing their grueling schedule from the first day."

Batting coordinator coach Lee Jin-young emphasized, "While coaching staff feedback is important, ultimately players must feel it with their bodies first. For this, the volume of training is crucial. When players push past their limits in batting practice and feel the problems themselves before exchanging feedback, absorption will inevitably be faster. This is that process now."

Infielder Park Ji-hoon said, "It was a tough workout. I felt like I was swinging the bat non-stop all afternoon," shaking his head in amazement. He continued, "Just as the manager said, since the closing camp period is truly important, all players approached training while reflecting on their shortcomings this year. Even while rotating through the seven cages, thanks to feedback from Coach Lee Jin-young and Coach Jo Jung-geun regarding the issues players felt, I feel a sense of direction is being established."

Finally, he stated, "I came to Japan with the determination to pour out everything without regret, but I am actually satisfied because we trained intensely from the first day. We will maintain this momentum until the end of camp and show you an even better performance next season," reaffirming his firm resolve.

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