First starter of the season → 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 steals 'Mangwi'…Shin Min-jae, 'Second baseman of Korea University,' 'Starting in earnest' for the 2025 season
First starter of the season → 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 steals 'Mangwi'…Shin Min-jae, 'Second baseman of Korea University,' 'Starting in earnest' for the 2025 season
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He made his first start of the season. He used his fast feet to score his team's first goal. He also posted an RBI single in a critical situation. Shin Min-jae (29) of the LG Twins has returned. The 2025 season will kick off in earnest.메이저놀이터
LG defeated Hanwha 4-0 in the 2025 KBO League held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on Sunday. Shin Min-jae, who was listed in the starting lineup for the first time during the regular season, showed stellar performance. He also had two hits, one walk, one RBI, two runs and two steals. He led his team to victory along with Lim Chan-kyu, who garnered a shutout victory.
The game revealed Shin's strong points. When the score was tied 0-0, he gave a boost to his team. He made a hit from his first at bat.
Afterwards, he managed to steal bases. While the next batter, Hong Chang-ki, was caught at the first base, he reached the third base. He homered with Moon Sung-joo's sacrifice fly. It was scored by Shin Min-jae's fast foot.
He also had an RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning. Taking advantage of the opponent's error, Park went all the way to the second base. He did not miss an opportunity. He has displayed his strength in "clutch" so far in this game as well. He made a timely hit to fall between the second and shortstop. By making it 3-0, he dampened his will to pursue the Hanwha Eagles.
He drew a walk at his last at-bat in the bottom of the eighth inning. He added another stolen base. He shook the mound of the Hanwha Eagles and harassed them until the end of the game. He successfully completed his first starting game of the season.
The head coach also showed satisfaction. Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop paid attention to Shin's performance. "Shin Min-jae gave an important RBI single when we needed extra points. We were able to completely bring back the spirit of victory," Yeom said.
Starting in the 2023 season, Shin has jumped to second base as LG's main player. He posted a batting average of 0.297, 115 hits, 40 RBIs and 32 steals last year. In recognition of his stellar performance, he played in the Premier 12 after the season ended, wearing the "Taegeuk mark."
He performed poorly at exhibition games this year. He only posted a batting average of 0.185. He failed to boost batting performance, and was excluded from the main lineup for three games after the season's opening. He started the game for the first time against right-handed pitcher Um Sang-baek on the day, and did his part.
LG's batting sense is hot every day. Shin Min-jae, who was sluggish during the exhibition game, also joined the team. He is ready to return to the starting lineup completely with a rising batting sense. Shin Min-jae is also outstanding in defense. LG is getting stronger in offense and defense.