Today, I have to go out no matter what.

Bae Chan-seung, the 'super rookie' of the Samsung Lions, has been on a break for three days. He made his first-team debut in a home game against the Kiwoom Heroes on the 23rd, where he completely shut down the opposing team for an inning.

In the sixth inning, with a 6-3 lead, Bae Chan-seung took the mound and retired three batters—Park Joo-hong (first baseman foul fly), Yasiel Puig (groundout to second base), and Lee Joo-hyung (catcher strikeout)—with just 8 pitches.

That day, his top speed was recorded at 155 km/h on the radar gun. Every time Bae Chan-seung threw a fastball over 150 km/h, fans in the stands erupted in cheers.

After his first appearance, Bae Chan-seung noted, "I was really nervous and trembling, but it was a moment I had dreamed of, so I wanted to go up quickly. I think the excitement was greater. I may look like I'm not trembling, but I was very anxious." He added, "I've never received this much attention while playing baseball before. It feels good."

Bae Chan-seung has not had much opportunity to pitch recently due to the team’s explosive batting lineup. Meeting with reporters ahead of the game against NC in Daegu on the 26th, Manager Park Jin-man said, "There has been a score difference, so he hasn’t gone out, but today he has to go out no matter what. I plan to utilize him based on the game situation. I will also put him in during tight situations, even if we are down by 1 or 2 runs in the late innings."

The performance of the young bullpen, featuring fastballs around 150 km/h from Bae Chan-seung and Lee Jae-hee, is a welcome sight. Manager Park Jin-man expressed optimism, saying, "Bae Chan-seung and Lee Jae-hee, as well as Lee Ho-seong, are showing good form. If they gain experience in the early part of the season, they will take on the roles we hope for by mid-season."

Aside from Opening Day starter Ariel Hurado, it is true that the performances of the starting pitchers have been disappointing. Manager Park Jin-man commented, "It seems there is some pressure since it was their first appearance. They will gradually find their pace." He revealed that the starting pitcher on the 27th will be the second-year right-hander Kim Dae-ho, adding, "The beginning is important. I am considering having Baek Jung-hyun ready, but I hope Kim Dae-ho can go as long as possible."

Worn out by injuries, Won Tae-in and Denny Reyes will each start on the 29th and 30th against Doosan at Jamsil. Manager Park Jin-man welcomed, "From the next turn, the starting lineup will be fully operational."

Meanwhile, Samsung's starting lineup consisted of center fielder Kim Ji-chan, shortstop Lee Jae-hyun, left fielder Koo Ja-wook, third baseman Kim Young-woong, designated hitter Park Byung-ho, first baseman Lewin Diaz, second baseman Ryu Ji-hyuk, right fielder Kim Heon-gon, and catcher Lee Byeong-heon. Kang Min-ho was excluded from the starting list for conditioning purposes.

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