San Diego Padres coach Craig Stammen hopes Song Sung-moon will become an “all-round utility.”
“The best case is to be our team’s ‘Swiss Military Knife,'” Stammen said in an interview with local media such as the ‘San Diego Union-Tribune’ ahead of the club’s spring camp in Peoria, Arizona on the 13th (Korea time).
The expression “Swiss military knife” is used to praise a utility that can play multiple positions, such as a Swiss military knife used for various purposes.
사진 확대 Song signed a four-year contract with San Diego. Photo courtesy = Kiwoom Heroes
Stammen expects Song to play such a role. At the press conference for joining Song Sung-moon earlier, he said, “I can defend third base and second base, and I can probably play first base and outfield.”
Regarding Song Sung-moon’s use of the outfield, he said, “The first step is to wear the outfield glove. You can buy one new one, or you can borrow it from a colleague,” he said.
“And I’ll see what it looks like.” First of all, I will practice flying balls from the machine. You’ll see how good it will get by teaching what you can teach while looking at yourself. And if it’s okay, I’ll also put it into training and practice,” he said.
The Arizona spring camp, which takes place in the intense sunlight of the desert, provides a difficult environment for defenders dealing with flying balls. During the exhibition game, there are scenes of missing a fly ball in the sun.
사진 확대 Song Sung-moon is a player who can play various positions. Photo = MK Sports DB
Stammen replied, “If you do well (outfield defense) here, you will be able to do well at Petco Park or other major league stadiums.”
It’s an unfamiliar outfield position, but if you can adapt, the value of Song Sung-moon will increase that much. The probability of joining the opening roster will also increase that much. For him, who does not have a clear starting position, the title of “Multipurpose Utilities” is enough to help him adapt to the big leagues, and it will not be harmful.
Stammen said, “It’s the best case to be a player who can play any position at any time. He is open to these proposals, and he also wants them. This will help him establish himself as a Padres player, a major leaguer. It should be said that he already has the conditions to become a major leaguer just by thinking about the team and doing everything. It’s very cool,” he said, expressing satisfaction with his posture.
Song Seong-mun left a greeting in English
[KIM JAE HO, MK Sports Reporter]