SSG Landers manager Lee Soong-yong surprised Future League players with a special gift as the season opened.
SSG reported on the 14th that “Manager Lee Soong-yong prepared a special event to mark the opening of the Future League. Before the game against the Goyang Heroes held at the Ganghwa SSG Future Field, he gifted a coffee truck to the Future team players.”
Manager Lee Soong-yong also sent a coffee truck last season to encourage Future players. On this day, the Future players were in high spirits as they celebrated the season opening with the surprise gift prepared by Lee Soong-yong.
Lee Soong-yong revealed the reason for gifting the coffee truck, saying, “I delivered the gift to express gratitude and encouragement to the future stars of SSG and the coaching staff who work hard on the field.” He added, “I hope the players give their best this year and show significant progress in the Future League.”
Lee Seung-min (2nd round, 2024 Rookie Draft), who received the coffee truck from Manager Lee Soong-yong, said, “I was surprised to see a coffee truck on my way to work in the morning. Seeing the banner with Manager Lee Soong-yong's photo made me feel grateful. I appreciated his thoughtfulness for the Future team. I will drink the coffee and aim for victory in today's game.”
Rookie catcher Lee Yul-ye (1st round, 2025 Rookie Draft), who prepared for the season with Manager Lee Soong-yong during spring camp, also said, “It was nice to enjoy a refreshing drink after training. With the support of Manager Lee Soong-yong, I feel motivated to work harder in baseball. I want to achieve good results in the second team and definitely make it into the first team roster.”
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