“Even though I contributed to second place in the regular season, I have to pitch well for my teammates who cannot play PO.”
Song Eun-beom giving an interview
(Daegu = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Nam-jik = Samsung Lions veteran bullpen Song Eun-beom is being interviewed by reporters ahead of the first round of the playoffs against the LG Twins held at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 13th.
(Daegu = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Nam-jik = “There is no time to be happy.”
Song Eun-beom (40, Samsung Lions), who was on the verge of retirement, found a new home at the end of July and was also included in the playoff (PO) entry list.
It’s a touching moment, but Song Eun-beom, who met at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 13th when the first PO game against the LG Twins was held, said, “I’m really grateful, but I can’t afford to be happy right now,” and “I’m causing trouble to the team by signing with Samsung during the regular season. “I just hoped it wouldn’t happen,” he said.
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On July 25th, Samsung signed a contract with Song Eun-beom with an annual salary of 50 million won for the remaining period and an option of 30 million won.
Song Eun-beom, who was released from LG after the 2023 season, continued his personal training, but decided to retire as no team offered to recruit him.
However, Samsung offered Song Eun-beom a tryout, and after examining his position for quite some time, presented him with a contract.
Song Eun-beom appeared on the first team stage for the first time this season on August 31 and pitched well with an ERA of 1.08 (8 hits and 1 run in 8⅓ innings) with 2 holds in 9 games.
Samsung expected Song Eun-beom’s ‘two-seam fastball’ ability to induce ground balls, and although it was a short period of time, Song Eun-beom showed off that ability. Song Eun-beom finished the regular season without giving up a home run this season.
PO 1st and 2nd games will be held in hitter-friendly Daegu.
Samsung plans to utilize Song Eun-beom’s ability to induce ground balls in this PO as well.
Song Eun-beom said, “As a two-seam pitcher, I have to give up a ‘ground ball hit’ even if I get a hit. I will induce ground balls and trust my fielders.”
Samsung Lions veteran bullpen Song Eun-beom
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Of course, Song Eun-beom does not let down his guard against LG batters.
Song Eun-beom said, “LG is the team that has maintained the most solid power in recent years. I have been playing for LG for quite a long time, so there are many batters in LG who know me well. Even if I control the pitch well, LG batters can attack well. “For now, I will throw my best.”
Song Eun-beom, who was a leading player in the SK Wyverns (now SSG Landers) dynasty, also played on the fall stage for Hanwha Eagles and LG.
In the previous postseason, Song Eun-beom appeared in 23 games as a starter and relief player, recording 4 wins, 3 losses, 1 save, and 2 holds, and an ERA of 1.90.
The experience of pitching well in big games can be a great help to Samsung’s pitching staff.
Song Eun-beom smiled and said, “I am still a rookie at Samsung. I am in a position to follow the juniors,” but added, “You must never relax in a short-term game. Once you relax after two outs, you will be hit hard and there is no turning back. Don’t lose concentration.” He gave advice to Samsung juniors
There is another reason why Song Eun-beom decides, “I need to throw better.”
He said, “I pitched in Samsung’s first team for about a month. I feel sorry that several of the players who contributed to putting Samsung in second place in the regular season did not make the entry,” and added, “I would like to thank coach Park Jin-man and other coaches who gave me the opportunity to pitch at PO. “I have to throw really well to repay the favor and not make other players feel even more sorry,” he said, as if he was determined.
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