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In an interview with SBS, Korean major leaguer Tommy Hyeonsu Edman declared that he would represent Korea in the World Baseball Classic.
This is Reporter Lee Seong-hoon.
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Tommy Hyeon-su Edmon is a switch hitter with both offense and defense and a key infielder for St. Louis.
He was born to a Korean mother and an American father, and he received a love call from the WBC Korean team, and he revealed in an interview with SBS that he would wear the Taegeuk mark.
[Tommy Edman/St. Louis infielder: I'm really happy to join the Korean national team.
It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to play on behalf of the Republic of Korea and Korean descent.]
He said that the advice of the star stars of St. Louis, who competed as the WBC US representative, was decisive.
[Tommy Edman / St. Louis infielder: Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado said it was a great experience, and if there is a chance, they told me to play in the WBC.]
Last year, he won the Gold Glove in the National League second baseman category, and next year he will play the main shortstop. However, in the WBC, both positions were possible, and they expressed their determination.
[Tommy Edman/St. Louis infielder: We will prepare both shortstop and second baseman.
I am happy to be able to form a keystone combination with Kim Ha-seong.]
Edmund, who will be the first non-Korean player to wear the Taegeuk mark, vowed to do his best for his mother's country.
[Tommy Edman/St. Louis infielder: Happy New Year.
Korean fans are looking forward to the energy they will show at WBC.]
(Video coverage: Jang Woon-seok, video editing: Nam Il)