Heroes’ first love Lim Byung-wook (27) is back.
Kiwoom Heroes won 2-1 in the 2023 Shinhan Bank Sol KBO League LG Twins game held at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 5th. Kiwoom climbed to first place with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 matches.
There was a boy who hit a home run against Venezuela at the 2013 World Youth Baseball Championship. The boy’s name is Lim Byung-wook. He was noticed early on as a 5-tool player, and in 2013 he was first nominated by Kiwoom (then Nexen) and became a pro. 메이저놀이터
Lim Byung-wook’s career as a professional player had a great amplitude. But there were times when he definitely showed his talent. In particular, he performed phenomenally in the postseason including the 2018 semi-playoffs. He, who had many fans and was nicknamed Heroes’ first love, seemed to explode his potential.
However, it was Lim Byung-wook who suffered from injuries afterwards, and after recovery, it was difficult to improve his condition. In the end, he decided to enlist for a career reversal, and after being discharged, he will have a full-fledged comeback season this season.
And on this day, against LG, Lim Byeong-wook had a comeback match. Starting center fielder Lee Jung-hoo was sidelined due to back pain, and Lim Byung-wook filled in.
Lim Byung-wook showed an impact on this day. He didn’t hit, but he did hit one hard hit at the plate. And he showed fantastic defense.
It was the bottom of the 8th inning when Kiwoom continued to lead on thin ice. Leading batsman Austin hit Kim Tae-hoon with a ball that seemed to cut through the middle left. However, Byeong-wook Lim raised the outcount with quick judgment, quick judgment, and accurate catch. Colleagues in the dugout covered their heads in admiration.
Kiwoom’s outfield competition has become more intense, with MVP Lee Jung-hoo in the lineup and Lee Hyung-jong joining as a second-team free agent. However, Lim Byeong-wook left an impact and challenged the competition. Heroes’ first love has returned.