Lotte Giants' Go Seung-min had a drama-like week.
He sprained his ankle during a spring camp practice game and was hospitalized in Japan, but returned to the team after a quick recovery.
And on the second day after his return, he was met with a special hitting advice from manager Kim Tae-hyung.
On the 1st in Miyazaki, Japan, an exhibition match against the Chiba Lotte Marines was held.
Go Seung-min, who hit a double, attempted to slide in, but due to a momentary lapse of concentration, he injured his left ankle.
However, despite the injury, his quick response shone.
After heading to the Ijima Bone-setting Clinic in Yokohama, Japan, Go Seung-min completed his recovery and returned home a week later.
The Lotte team returned to Korea on the 5th, but he remained in Japan to focus on his treatment.
And on the 10th, Go Seung-min finally returned to the team.
Although he did not participate in the game, he went through hitting training to check his condition.
During practice ahead of the game against LG on the 11th, manager Kim Tae-hyung, who had been observing him closely, approached and shared a word.
It must have been a brief but impactful piece of advice.
Last season, in 120 games, Go Seung-min achieved a career-high batting average of 0.308, with 14 home runs and 87 RBIs. This season, deemed Lotte's starting second baseman, he continues to set high goals despite the injury.
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