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New SSG Landers general manager Kim Jae-hyeon, who was loved by baseball fans with the nickname 'Cannon Heater' during his active career, returned to Incheon after 13 years. 바카라사이트닷컴
On the 15th, SSG announced, “Jaehyun Kim, former LG Twins power enhancement coordinator, has been appointed as the new general manager.” This is his first time taking on a role in SSG since his retirement from active duty.
New general manager Kim Jae-hyeon graduated from Shinil High School, played for the LG Twins, and then transferred to the SK Wyverns (now SSG) as a free agent (FA) after the 2004 season. He won the Golden Glove as a designated hitter in the first year of his transfer, led the team as captain the following year, and was selected as the Korean Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the 2007 season. As a key member of the SK dynasty with baseball skills and leadership, he won the Korean Series three times. has made a decisive contribution to
After retiring at the end of the 2010 season, General Manager Kim served as a hitting coach for the LA Dodgers, Yomiuri Giants, Hanwha Eagles, and the national team. He also worked in various fields, including as a baseball commentator, KBO technical committee member, and LG Twins power enhancement coordinator. Through his experience on the field, at the front desk, and as a broadcast commentator, he has looked at baseball from a variety of perspectives and expanded his understanding and network of players and baseball officials.
SSG searched for general manager candidates in a variety of positions based on key criteria for selection, including leadership suited to the club's direction, capabilities as a general manager, ability to communicate internally and externally, including with the players, and understanding of SSG team culture. In the process of reviewing the right person, we judged that the new general manager Kim Jae-hyun was the best person and recruited him,” he explained the background of the general manager appointment.
He continued, “We evaluated that the new general manager Kim Jae-hyun not only has many years of field experience and a high level of understanding of front office work, but also has extensive knowledge and insight into baseball, so he will be able to fully demonstrate his capabilities as general manager.” Added.
In addition, the SSG team said, "Director Kim personally experienced the process of building the team's dynasty through remodeling during his time with the SK Wyverns as a captain, and saw his experience in implementing the direction and system for training as a power reinforcement coordinator as a great strength." During the interview process, I was impressed by his cool-headed diagnosis of the team's situation and his vision of the future direction the club should pursue in preparation for the Cheongna era. In particular, he expressed his expectations for the new general manager Kim Jae-hyun, saying, “I highly evaluated the new general manager Kim’s conviction that he ‘loves baseball, respects baseball players, and cherishes the value of fans.’ I was selected as general manager.
In a phone call with Xports News on the 15th, new general manager Kim Jae-hyun said, “I am happy to return to Incheon after 13 years, but at the same time, there is a lot of pressure. He said, “The team is in a difficult situation, so I have to resolve it well.” He won the championship three times in Incheon and also retired here. He has a very good impression as he has received the love of many fans. “His favorite juniors are continuing to play actively, and the people at the front desk are all people who were there when I was at SK, so I’m looking forward to it,” he said.
General Manager Kim Jae-hyeon, who has accumulated a lot of experience both at home and abroad, expects that his more than 10 years of experience will be of help to him in carrying out his position as general manager. He said, “I visited the United States and Japan, and I built a lot of bonds with the players through my experience with the Korean national team. Although his term lasted only one year, he learned the most while serving as the power enhancement coordinator at LG this year. He said, “I learned a lot about the overall system, so I think I should incorporate that little by little at SSG.”
So, what kind of team was SSG from the perspective of general manager Kim Jae-hyun, who left the team for over 10 years? Director Kim said, “Wasn’t SSG the champion last season? It wasn't a bad performance, as we took 3rd place this season as well. He expressed confidence, saying, "I think that if the team is reorganized again, it can continue to establish itself as an emerging prestigious club."
Currently, SSG is in a situation where it has to kill two birds with one stone: generational change and grades. This is something that coach Lee Soong-yong and the coaching staff have repeatedly emphasized. Communication between the front desk and the field is just as important.
Director Kim Jae-hyeon said, “I only spoke with Director Lee Soong-yong on the phone, but I haven’t met him yet. We also talked about the direction the team wants to go and what style the players should move in. At the same time, he said, "I think we need to suggest parts that can go in the same direction as Director Lee."
Like the club, General Manager Kim Jae-hyun also feels the need for a generational change. Above all, his goal is to ensure a natural generational change. General Manager Kim said, “It is true that there are many veteran players, and it is true that change must be brought about. However, if it is moved artificially, it cannot be achieved properly, and the overall atmosphere may worsen. We will do our best to make it happen naturally. SSG will continue to play games there after the Cheongna Dome opens in 2028, but it must achieve good results before then to be a box office success. He emphasized, “The next few years, including next year, are quite important.”
No specific plans, such as rankings, have been made. However, Director Kim Jae-hyeon said, “I don’t think our team is weak. Also, because they had the potential to win last year despite the changes, young players clearly have the DNA to win. “It is most important for the team to come together because we have the power to win even in difficult situations,” he said emphatically.
Director Kim continued, “There is nothing better than young players continuing to make strides. Only then will the team become stronger. If the generational change is artificially carried out, it is not good, and the overall atmosphere is bound to become depressed. “If the young players’ skills improve quickly, the existing veterans will have no choice but to move on their own for their own development, so I want to create such a team culture,” he added.
Right now, SSG has many challenges to solve. Negotiations with internal free agent Kim Min-sik are underway, and the lineup of foreign players has not been completed since the signing of new foreign pitcher Robert Dugger. New general manager Kim Jae-hyeon said, “I signed a contract the day before (14th), so I think I’ll have to go into it to find out (the business part). “First of all, it is right to think about FA negotiations with Kim Min-sik, and I only heard that foreign players are continuing to approach,” he explained.
In 2023, while staying at LG as a power enhancement coordinator, General Manager Kim Jae-hyun experienced a championship. If you look at roles other than players, the time spent there was not very long. However, Director Kim was able to learn more than ever before, and based on that, he wants to demonstrate his capabilities as director.
Director Kim Jae-hyun said, “If you want to change the team, it is absolutely impossible to do it on your own. In the case of LG, which won the championship this season, there was clearly the strength of the players, but I think the strength of the coaching staff and the strength of the front office that encompassed all of those parts were quite significant. He said, “We couldn’t win the championship without becoming a ‘holy trinity,’” and “There are definitely some discrepancies in one season, but because we covered well on the other side, we were the ‘strongest team.’” 39; was created. He expressed his opinion, saying, “SSG should also make it like that.”
Lastly, new general manager Kim Jae-hyun said, “It may not be easy for a team to combine performance and training, but I think that is the most accurate approach in professional sports.” He added, “I know that many fans were disappointed. However, he pledged, "If I do my best with sincerity and bring good results, I think those who have left will come back, so showing that I am doing my best should be the priority."