Chapter 73 – Episode 73. 2023 Spring Camp (2)

Looking at the AT Thunders fielding, there are four leading players. At least two conditions are needed to lead athletes who live in the spirit of pride, career and age. Coincidentally, the AT Thunders field staff had four people who could do that.

First off, first. Right wing type. A person who can be said to be leading the AT Thunders, both in terms of skills and career.

After spending 2 weeks with Woo Kwan hyung. Oh, isn’t it two weeks? We shared the same room during the finish camp.

Anyway, after living with Woo Kwan-hyung for a month, Woo Kwan-hyung didn’t say anything to his juniors and didn’t have much of a sense of authority. A style that doesn’t touch you as long as you keep what you want to protect. What I figured out here is training for Woo-gwan-hyung? Was about

Anyway, in my personal opinion, isn’t it a typical leader award? Of course, I thought I had a clue why. Because we talked about it during battery training.

– “Senior Woo Kwan-hyung. May I ask you something?”

-“What?”

-“When I was young, I heard from my father that senior Woo Kwan-hyung was selfish and did not think of leading the team, so I was curious why he brought me to field training.”

At that time, I remembered Woo Kwan-hyung’s face looking at me with an absurd expression, but I couldn’t help it because I was really curious.

-“Did your father do that?”

-“Yes.”

– “How old is your father?”

– “Did you die?”

-“…….”

I remember Rosby laughing maniacally at the time. I still don’t know why.

– “Kuhmm, uh, anyway. When I was new AT was a very disciplined team. So I just didn’t want to say anything to my juniors. It may have seemed selfish to the fans, but I didn’t want to nag my juniors.”

Embarrassed, Wu Guan-hyung replied with gibberish. However, it is natural that you cannot become a leader with this kind of mindset among athletes who exercise.

And second. Kim Soo-ho. Current AT Thunders main hitter. A former Shinra Triggers player who was traded to NV Rex and split third base with Choi Jin-cheol. He had joined the AT Thunders in 2021 as a huge free agent.

Because of his gentle appearance, he was popular with fans, and because of his good skills, he was well-received both inside and outside the club. First of all, it was because the coaches had a different attitude towards Kim Soo-ho.

However, it seemed that he was not very interested in other juniors, perhaps because he was a free agent.

“Okay. Are you a fierce tiger, the first nomination this time?”

“Yes.”

“Suho. The infielder came in, do you have any questions?”

When Kang Hee-seok, the oldest infielder, asked such a question, coolly….

“There is not.”

… Because I did and left.

What about Kang Hee-seok, the best infielder? He was a player who was sustaining his professional life with a great defense, and he was not a player with a great career, so he was never a leader.

Anyway, Kim Soo-ho felt like he didn’t mix well with the squad.

The third leading player is Choi Jin-cheol. A native of the AT Thunders, MVP career, 4-time home run champion. And although he failed, he was a player who stepped on the major leagues. In terms of career alone, Woo Kwan-hyung was a player who was able to fold a number, but as I watched, Choi Jin-cheol was only hanging out with his senior classmates from his rookie days until now, and he wasn’t particularly interested in us.

Oddly enough, I was interested.

“Are you a ferocious tiger?”

“Ah yes.”

“Five. As I heard, you have a great body?”

“Do you know me?”

“Damn it. I am also a SY agency. Get to know your seniors and do that.”

“Oh, hello.”

“Then, good training. I asked him to see what Minho was like, but since he swings, I don’t think he needs to look at him.”

… He left the word and disappeared. Do you want to hold your juniors disciplined and not have that style? I thought it would be tough as it came from a tough future, but I was a little embarrassed because my expectations were wrong.

“Eh, I heard from a classmate in the future, but they say you’re a kid with that kind of style?”

I heard from Seong Tae-hyung, who lives in the same room, that he was under a lot of stress because of discipline-related work while serving as the captain of the future Buffaloes.

‘He looks like a bandit, so he must have a soft heart.’

Anyway, the three players described above had careers and ages, and were enough players to be leaders, but in terms of personality, they were not players suitable for leadership.

And the last leading player is Ki Sang Joo. There is no MVP season, but the records of various title holders, five golden gloves, and beautiful career records made while using Jamsil. In addition, he was a player who made many victories while sharing the heyday of the Grizzlies.

He was a player with a reputation for leadership even before he went to the major leagues.

In other words,

‘The appearance of Lucifer on the ground of Satan…. Is this?’

‘What kind of stupid metaphor is that?’

‘Yes? Is this a very famous saying? You really don’t know Mr. Rossby? Read some books and buy them.’

‘It’s the first time I’ve heard of it.’

‘Get some education. Mr. Rossby. Well, I understand that I am ignorant because I was a person from 100 years ago.’

As far as I can remember, it’s probably a very famous phrase. After all, Rossby is also ignorant.

‘… To hear you say you’re ignorant It’s a lifelong disgrace.’

For a while after that, Rossby did not appear. In any case, Sang-ju Sang-joo was a fairly active player, even though he had transferred to free agency from Hancheol, a rival team. Like right now

“Hey! Are you here to play? Aren’t you guys pros?”

“Sorry!”

All of the fielders younger than the weatherman were gathered in a practice field with no manager or coach.

“But do you act like that during training? Yes?”

In fact, the meteorologist was angry. He asked me to train from the first day, so the players’ expressions became rotten and the coaches calmed down.

“Especially, Sang-gyu, Joo-yeop, and In-hyuk. Aren’t you all right? You guys are in your 30s soon, so you don’t have to settle down as a starter and try to hit the FA jackpot!”

Apparently, he was more annoyed with the outfielders he trained with. Being 190cm tall and weighing over 100kg said that, it was no joke.

‘Wow, that’s tough. I thought you wouldn’t do something like that after coming back from the majors.’

‘What bullshit is that?’

‘Anyway, America is a bit free-spirited, right?’

Hehe, I’m sure you’ll hear all the funny things. In America, of course, there is a hierarchy between seniors and juniors. Has your intelligence deteriorated?’

‘Really?’

‘I don’t know what fantasies you have, but do you think there’s no such thing in the world of athletics?’

Well…. It was plausible to hear what Rossby had to say. Physically and mentally, it was clear that those who took up sports as a career had their own pride, and it is natural that there are many things to protect in order not to go astray in the group life of such players.

‘Well, I don’t look down on people who have overwhelming skills or who act out of the ordinary, even if they have a bit of free time.’

‘… But why did you ask me to do it? Like the interview.’

‘Yeah….’

‘Is that so?’

‘… Because it’s funhehe.’

… Pup.

“This season, senior Kwan Hyung is also said to be playing in the outfield. Are you going to finish baseball without being able to become a free agent while living as a candidate? Yes?”

“No!”

“Honestly, you and the guys in one season, UG, and Hyunseong. Do you think there is a physical and technical difference between these kids? No. The important thing is the mind, the mind. He said he would come to spring camp and do some training, so with that kind of mindset, you won’t be able to go to fall baseball, let alone win, even if you go for the rest of your life.”

“…….”

“And let’s keep the infielders a little alert. Seeing when you get punched, you laugh even when you make mistakes, are you guys going to do that in games as well? Well, did you give up already because Suho-hyung or Jin-cheol-senpai are occupying the two seats?”

“No.”

“Look at the voice. Does it look like a dick? Huh? Because the stone that rolled in is so fucking stupid, the only thing that comes out is your voice, right? Yes?!”

“No!”

“Okay. Let’s work hard. There’s going to be training going forward, but kids who show dislike are really lagging behind. Okay?”

“Yes!”

The sanggiju looked around the players all the way, perhaps satisfied with the loud voice, and then continued.

“Well, there is still time, so let’s warm up before tomorrow’s training. Who is the youngest?”

“That’s me!”

Hyeonseong raised his hand.

“Bring some safety net. Let’s just hit it lightly 100 times per person. Make groups of two.”

Hyeon-seong looks at me at the words of the kisang-ju.

‘What are you talking about, son of a bitch? Bring it.’

Is that bastard calling me a comrade with me? I couldn’t think of this bastard when he was in middle school… !

‘He’s the youngest too!’

‘So how old are you?’

‘… Pup.’

When I had a conversation with Hyeon-seong through my eyes, I finally moved my steps to get a safety net with my eyes closed. I’m messing around. The laws of seniors and juniors are strict.

“Are you not going?”

When Hyeon-seong went to get the safety net, Seong-tae spoke in a quiet voice.

“Why am I going? Hyunseong is the youngest.”

“Is your classmate a kid?”

“Ah, but he’s a junior in my junior high school. There is definitely an order between seniors and juniors.”

“Okay. Please take care of my laundry.”

… Pup.

*

“My ball!”

It seemed that the players’ eyes changed from the next day, as if the gathering of meteorism had worked. It was because the spirit was in from the call play.

“Oh, the kids are in good spirits today? Was it because yesterday was the first day?”

“Yeah, it’s just like when we were rookies.”

“Ah, Hwanhee hyung, it was worse when we were rookies.”

As long as Choi Jin-cheol and Kang Hee-seok, who were seniors, were able to share these stories, it seemed to have worked.

‘He has the ability to command the weather. I can create this kind of atmosphere in one day.’

Anyway, I didn’t hate this atmosphere. There’s also Soyoung’s request, and for the AT Thunders to win the championship, this team’s scumbags have to work harder. I felt it from the finish camp, but the training of the AT Thunders was somewhat loose.

‘It’s funny that you guys say thathehe.’

‘Ah, I also train with Mr. Rossby separately, so that’s it. Am I the same as those normal bastards?’

‘Well, I admit that it is different. You guys are talented for a monkey.’

‘Thank you.’

After all, it feels good to hear Rossby’s praise. I always curse at him, but he’s my teacher anyway.

‘Stop the bullshit, you monkey. By the way, it’s a pity. Aren’t you hitting the fort? I looked forward to it yesterday too.’

‘These days, they get arrested.’

Anyway, Rossby is too old-fashioned. Is it because you were a person 100 years ago?

“Next is the bunt drill. Well…. Ji Maeng-ho?”

“Yes?”

“You are outside. Go see the director.”

Oh honey. What is a bunt? It was a training that was not suitable for a home run hitter like me, so I went to the coach in a good mood.

“Did you call?”

Standing next to the director was a man I had seen many times before. So….

“Joo Hyungjin?!”

“Joo Hyungjin? Am I your friend?”

“Ah! Sorry. Because it’s so sudden. Senior Hyungjin Joo! It’s an honor to meet you!”

“Yeah, nice to meet you. But is it sudden? Didn’t we talk? [Director. Didn’t you say something?]”

“[I should have told you. You probably knew.]”

Joo Hyung-jin and director Sands began to speak fluently in English. Is it because he is also from the majors? You speak English well. Of course, thanks to Rossby, I was also able to understand English.

“[Then, I will watch for a while to see if he is a player fit for the national team.]”

“[Ha, I can’t help it. Because it’s the national team. But aside from bunt training time, we can’t give you more time either.]”

“[It’s okay. There are parts that need to be confirmed through team training.]”

Then why don’t you do bunt training in the future? Such luck… ! To be honest, I was a little annoyed that they were giving me bunt training, which I didn’t do even in middle and high school. For a big gun like me, it’s absurd to be a bunt.

“Then, follow me. Shouldn’t you check if you are good enough for the national team?”

“Yep! Well, thank you!”

A close batting drill with a childhood idol! In addition, the fact that I could be on the national team if Joo Hyung-jin recognized me made my heart race even more.

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Joo Hyung-jin, left-handed hitter, right fielder (left fielder in the majors) Highlights are goals, year in bold is FA, and season in bold is MVP.

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