The Samsung Lions of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO), clinging to a one-game lead in the best-of-three series against the Kia Tigers, may pull out the pinch-hitter card.

Koo suffered a left knee ligament injury while attempting to steal second base in the second game of the playoffs against the LG Twins at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, South Korea, on April 15. He traveled to Yokohama, Japan, for two days and three nights of rehabilitation to recover from the injury.

Koo rejoined the squad for the fourth game of the playoffs against LG at Jamsil Stadium on April 19. Despite not being able to play, she led the team as a captain and set the tone in the dugout.

The juniors also welcomed his return. Infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk said, “It’s great to have him back. I think we’re more united now that he’s back. I’m glad he’s back because we need him.” Kim Young-woong welcomed Koo’s return, saying, “There is definitely a big difference between having him and not having him.”

After the team qualified for the Korean Series,

Koo said, “I hope my knee gets better soon and I can help the team. I just hope my knee is fine. I’ll do my best to heal it and ice it every night.” Despite being named to the Korean Series roster, it is unlikely that Koo will start.

Manager Park Jin-man said at the Korean Series media day on the 20th, 파워볼사이트 “As of now, it will be difficult for him to start and play defense throughout the series. We will decide whether to use a substitute depending on the situation.”

Samsung had runners on first and second with nobody out in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the Korean Series against Kia at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on Nov. 21 with a 1-0 lead. The broadcast showed Koo preparing to take the field in the dugout, helmet on, bat in hand.

“I think he was preparing himself rather than going in right away in that situation,” Park Jin-man said of Koo, who warmed up in front of the dugout during the game. ”It’s something that an experienced player would do in that situation. Despite not playing in the game, Koo took the initiative to liven up the dugout. On April 26, he brought a coffee truck to Daegu Samsung Lions Park before Game 4 of the Korean Series.

Manager Park Jin-man said of Koo,

“I think I’m the most disappointed. I should be playing, but I’m not. He can’t play on the field, but psychologically, he seems to inspire the players. He’s doing a good job as captain. He tries to do as much as he can. He’s doing a good job off the bench.”

Guzauk remained on the bench until the fourth game. When asked about whether he would be used as a substitute, Park Jin-man said, “His status is the same. I’m checking my email. I’m checking his email.”

Samsung will play the fifth game of the Korean Series against KIA at the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on Aug. 28. There’s no denying that they’re underdogs with a 1-3 record. After losing Game 4 of the Korean Series, manager Park Jin-man said, “We are now in the last corner. We have to give it everything we’ve got for Game 5. That’s how we’ll prepare.” Will the substitution of Koo Ja-rook be one of the options available to Park?