A silent protest led to the exit. SSG outfielder Choi Ji-hoon struck out with a check swing, then dropped his bat and went back to the dugout and was ejected. Even SSG coach Kim Won-hyung was ejected.
Choi Ji-hoon started as the 8th hitter 안전놀이터 and right fielder in the LG Twins match of the ‘2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League’ held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 19th. Although he did not hit at bat, he boasted a wide range of defense and blocked long hits, showing the presence of a national team outfielder. However, he was sent off before the game was over. He was ordered ejected after protesting a strikeout decision in the sixth inning.
It happened on the third plate in the sixth inning. Choi Ji-hoon put out the bat on the 4th pitch that came in from the ball count 1-2 and collected it. Third base sim Kwon Young-chul saw it as a swing. strike out.
Choi Ji-hoon put down his bat and headed for the dugout. unspoken displeasure. Then referee Kim Joon-hee ordered Choi Ji-hoon to leave. Director Kim Won-hyung was furious and ran out of the dugout. He shouted at the referee and expressed his displeasure. After calming himself down for a moment, he returned to the dugout after conveying his intentions with his softened face.
Choi Ji-hoon was replaced by Ha Jae-hoon. Ha Jae-hoon went into left field, and Han Yu-seom, who was left field, moved to right field. Choi Ji-hoon became the main character of the 23rd exit this season. He is 13th as a player.
Meanwhile, SSG is being pulled 2-5 by LG until the 6th inning. Starter Kim Gwang-hyun gave up 5 runs in the 3rd inning alone.