Around this time every year, professional baseball begins training camp. It may seem like an annual event, but it is very serious from the team's perspective. That starts with drafting the roster. Even during last year's off-season, when team training was completely completed, the team even participated in the training part and the players' physical condition was frequently reported to the field and front office to adjust the roster.
Nothing is taken for granted. Even though some of the names that have always been visible may seem like that, we coordinate until the last minute who to reinforce in which positions. There are many cases where we keep making changes until the flight ticket payment date. Veteran players look through their rosters to find out who their successors or competitors are at their positions. Some bright players, starting at a young age, look for a depth chart prepared by the team to see which positions will be available and when. The Jeonhun roster is a kind of blueprint for drawing the future and planning the season. This is not material to be taken lightly. Would you say it shows the team's sincerity? How about in your organization?
Many other factors are also taken into consideration when putting together the list. We also look at the club's financial status and training ground conditions. The average cost a team spends on spring training is 1 billion won. If it is a schedule that passes through the US and Japan, it will go up even further. I believe that the field and the club should naturally invest, but I am picky when it comes to paying money.
Coaches in particular want to bring in many players at once, but it is also true that training is not effective if the training ground conditions do not support it. There are only one or two stadiums, but if you train the players there for pitchers and fielders, training for each defensive position, batting training programs for each situation, outdoor training, etc., the waiting time for training becomes longer, and there is not enough time to focus on each player. Because of the crowded conditions, there is a high risk of injury. If there are too many players in the first team training camp, futures team training held separately will also be disrupted. Although they appear to be an elite few, some positions are difficult to rotate.
Let’s look at the list of veterans announced by each team this year. It seems like the media and fans will be able to guess who carried it out. Let me tell you something that stands out on another level. There were cases where some key players left the first team camp. The club's explanation is, “Individual players will increase their pace and then match the team schedule during exhibition games.” However, Jeon Hoon has a special meaning because it is the prelude to the season and the starting line for collaboration. Even players who are not in good condition in the beginning are encouraged to participate in the first team camp if possible. There are new foreign players, changes in coaching staff, and not many people are willing to take the step of creating teamwork, including rookie level players.
But on-field leaders want to send a message to some players. The revealed justification is autonomy and consideration, but the underlying meaning is “relax.” One coach said, “I asked the players to choose their own camp location and schedule, and at first, a few of them chose a place they thought would be more comfortable. But at the last minute, we decided to go together. “It turned out that the most senior player said, ‘How important it is to keep your hands and feet in sync,’” he says, laughing as he shares a recent story. It's not my standard, but I can see that this person conveys his sincerity and makes judgments that way.
Which team is sending the most players this year? KIA Tigers has 47 players. The average for the 10 clubs is 41.2. If a team is run stably for one season, around 50 players will make it to the first team. 47 players are almost all who will play in the first team this season. Last year, there were 36 players participating in the KIA Jeonhoon, which is a significant increase. Expectations for this year’s performance and willingness to invest are revealed.
Each team's strategy can also be seen in the composition of players concentrated in specific positions. Last year's winning team, LG, has a total of 42 players, but a pitching team of 23, the largest among the 10 teams. Lotte, under manager Kim Tae-hyung, has 12 infielders, which is more than other teams.
The criteria for list order are also different. In the case of foreign players, a team places them in alphabetical order by their Korean names without any discrimination from domestic players. Some places put foreign players at the front or at the back. There are teams that organize the entire roster alphabetically or by year. However, in some cases, it is difficult to know what method is used. Does this mean that you will not get caught for your kuse (habit)? good luck.
orea Coach Association certified coach Kim Jong-moon coachjmoon Gmail
Kim Jong-moon is a former reporter for the JoongAng Ilbo and served as the front office for the NC Dinos baseball team from 2011 to 2021. At the end of 2018, he took over as general manager of the ‘last place’ team and led it to its first winning team two years later. He is currently a Korea Coaches Association Certified Coach (KPC).
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