Reporter Kim Kyung-yoon = “I will show you that salary is not everything.”
Kang Baek-ho (24), the central hitter of professional baseball kt wiz, whose annual salary was cut by about half, strengthened his strong will to make another leap ahead of his departure from the US spring camp.
On the 31st, Kang Baek-ho met with reporters at Incheon International Airport before leaving for Tucson, Arizona, where the team spring camp was held, and said, “Salary is not everything,” and said, “Salary is not everything.” I will show you that I do not share.”
He added, “Anyway, I am participating in the camp because I have coordinated (salary) well,” adding, “The club has been very considerate.”
Kang Baek-ho, who played an active role as a leading hitter for kt, had his worst performance since his debut due to two major injuries last season.
He played in 62 out of 144 games and had a batting average of 0.245, 6 home runs and 29 RBIs. did.
Kang Baek-ho did not accept this and took a tug-of-war with the club on the afternoon of the 28th, the day before his team’s departure.
Kang Baek-ho was unable to leave the country with the team because his contract was delayed, and boarded a separate flight that day.
Kang Baek-ho is in a situation where his pride would be damaged.
After his professional debut, he competed in good faith with Lee Jeong-hoo (25, Kiwoom Heroes), a year his senior, as a hard hitter representing the KBO league.
The same goes for salary negotiations. If Lee Jung-hoo set the record for the highest annual salary, Kang Baek-ho followed suit the following year.
However, this composition collapsed as Kang Baek-ho’s salary for the new season was significantly cut. Lee Jung-hoo’s annual salary for the new season was 1.1 billion won, widening the gap. 스포츠토토
Kang Baek-ho vowed to show his skills through his record, not his annual salary.
He emphasized that he would take good care of his body in order to show his changed appearance.
Kang Baek-ho said, “After last season, he felt that he had to take good care of his body.”
He continued, “I think (the salary cut) will be a great motivator,” and emphasized, “I will start the new season without injury and finish the new season healthy.”
Kang Baek-ho, who is aiming for a rebound, pledges revenge at the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC), which will be held in March.
Kang Baek-ho has not been able to perform an activity worthy of his name in every international competition he has participated in.
In particular, at the Tokyo Olympics held in 2021, he was heavily criticized for his poor performance and controversy over his attitude.
Kang Baek-ho said, “The reason why our grades have not been good so far is because we were lacking,” and “I will prepare better.”
He then raised his voice, saying, “All players play with a sense of pressure,” and “I will work hard to show my ability and prove that I am a good player.”
In addition, he added, “(WBC) is a stage where the result is more important than the process,” adding, “I will bring out good results.”