Lotte Giants Lee Hak-joo made the home fans go crazy with a big cap.
Lee Hak-joo started as the 8th hitter and shortstop in the 6th game of the season against the KIA Tigers in the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 2nd.
Lee Hak-joo, who appeared at bat at the end of the first inning with the team leading 3-0 with one out and bases loaded, pulled the 4-pitch curve of KIA starter Yang Hyeon-jong at the ball count 1-2 and fired a full baseman that went over the right wall. According to the Lotte club, the flight distance was measured at 110m and the batting speed was 151.1km/h.안전놀이터
It was Lee Hak-joo’s first home run of the season after 33 games, and it was the first time since his debut in the KBO league that he hit a grand home run. Lotte, who peaked in the big innings with Lee Hak-joo’s cap, is leading 7-0 as of the second inning.