Doosan Bears' Kang Seung-ho expressed confidence in his "third baseman transformation" and reassured fans.스포츠토토

The headquarters of Doosan's team led by vice captain Kang Seung-ho departed for Sydney, Australia, on Monday for its training camp. Captain Yang Eui-ji, Jeong Su-bin, Yang Seok-hwan, Lee Young-ha and Kim Dae-han, Lee Byung-hun left as the first team members on Wednesday. Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop also got on the plane first on Tuesday. Doosan will officially start its training from Friday.

The biggest topic in Doosan's spring camp is "third baseman Kang Seung-ho." Doosan will overhaul its infield system this season. Hur Kyung-min, the main third baseman, has moved to KT after the last season, and Kim Jae-ho, the shortstop, has retired. Doosan has decided to move Kang Seung-ho, who used to be second baseman, to third base to maximize its offense capability. Shortstops and second basemen will compete with each other, including Park Joon-young, Lee Yoo-chan, Park Gye-beom, Oh Myung-jin, Yeo Dong-gun, Park Ji-hoon and Park Jun-soon.

Kang Seung-ho said, "The coach asked if the third base would be okay. I confidently said, 'It's okay. I can do it.'"

Kang was originally a shortstop. He also has experience in third base. As he has less defense burden than second baseman, he is expected to make an easy transformation.

Kang said, "I think the answer came out a little easier because I was confident that I could do it. And it is also the direction the club wants. Players must naturally follow the direction of the club."

"I also watched videos of Kyungmin (Heo) playing defense on third base. I also did image training. Thinking with the head and doing it with the body are very different, so I plan to practice a lot in Australia," Kang said.

Kang Seung-ho then vowed, "I will settle down well at third base so that the coach won't have a headache and not have a hard time planning the lineup."

There are many outstanding third basemen in the league. Manager Lee Seung-yeop hoped that Kang Seung-ho would go to third base and become a player who can fight Choi Jeong, Noh Si-hwan, and Moon Bo-kyung equally.

"There are many good players at third base. But I don't think it will be a negative factor for me," Kang said. "If I continue as I always do, I think I will get good results."

Kang Seung-ho will become a "twin father" this year. The sense of responsibility has grown even more.

Kang Seung-ho said, "I heard the scheduled date is July 27th, but the twins will come out earlier, so it could be the end of June. I have to play baseball better now. As expected, since we are twins, it costs a lot of money, so I will do better and make more money," with a smile.

Kang Seung-ho said, 2024 was a career high, but he is not satisfied.

Kang Seung-ho said, "The coach told me that he is a player who can do better. I will make better results with that mind. More and more young players are coming year by year. I will take the initiative to play baseball in a lively and bright atmosphere and prepare well for the season."