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Geopo Park Byeong-ho, who is recovering from an ankle injury, is showing a faster-than-expected recovery.
He expressed his desire to compete in the World Baseball Classic in March.
This is reporter Jeon Young-min.
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Park Byeong-ho, who made a splendid comeback last season by claiming the home run title for the first time in three years, suffered a serious ankle ligament injury during a game in September.
Despite being recommended for surgery, Byung-ho Park chose to rehabilitate, and after his return, he led the team to the postseason with a pinch hit home run in two consecutive games.
Park Byeong-ho, who has been working hard on rehabilitation after the season, is recovering faster than expected, so he can participate in spring camp next month normally.
[Park Byung-ho/KT Wiz infielder: I am practicing running and batting, and I think I will be able to handle all schedules normally.]
Park Byung-ho's quick recovery will be announced tomorrow (4th), the WBC 35-man list This is also good news for director Lee Kang-cheol, who is about to take the lead.
This is because no active first baseman has the resources to replace Park Byung-ho in terms of slugging power and defense.
Park Byung-ho also expressed his hope of standing on the WBC stage for the first time in his life.
[Park Byeong-ho/KT Wiz infielder: It could be the last opportunity for the national team, so if I am selected for the national team, I want to do my best to achieve good results.]
In addition to his first appearance in the WBC, his earnest New Year's wish is to achieve his dream of winning the first championship ring in his life.
[Park Byeong-ho/KT Wiz infielder: When I first came to KT Wiz, many players said they would put a championship ring on me, and I hope this will be the year I get my first ring.]
(Video coverage: Jang Woon-seok, Video editing: Nam Il, Video provided by KT Wiz)