[인천공항=스포츠한국 이정철 기자] Choo Shin-soo (42, SSG Landers) emphasized the recent generational change and regretted that An Woo-jin (24, Kiwoom Heroes) and Moon Dong-ju (20, Hanwha) eliminated the national team of the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC ) Eagles). The parties involved, Ahn Woo-jin and Moon Dong-ju, expressed a cautious stance on Choo Shin-soo’s comments.
On the 21st, Choo Shin-soo appeared on ‘DKNET’, a Korean radio station in the Dallas area, and made a statement about entering the WBC national baseball team. Speaking of Ahn Woo-jin and Moon Dong-ju, he emphasized the importance of generational change.
Choo Shin-soo said, “There is an article saying that Kwang-hyun Kim is still (in the record) in Japan. There are many young players and talented players. If (young players) participate in international competitions, it their mentality (towards). baseball) is changing.” .
“Moon Dong-joo says he has no control, but there is no player who throws that much. The same goes for An Woo-jin,” he said.
Regarding An Woo-jin’s argument about school violence, Choo Shin-soo said, “It was clearly wrong, and it’s very unfortunate to see it as a third person.
Choo Shin-soo’s comments are currently being criticized by many baseball fans and the general public. The parties involved, Ahn Woo-jin and Moon Dong-ju, also opened their mouths about the ‘national team debate’ at Incheon International Airport on the 29th.
Moon Dong-ju, who arrived at Incheon International Airport earlier than Ahn Woo-jin, said, “I don’t think it’s a part where I can say my thoughts about the national team. I didn’t think I would being chosen because I didn’t show anything last year.” I believe I will do it,” he said in relation to the national team.
“It is a great honor to represent the country. If you’re a player, of course you can be greedy,” he said. “But rather than being greedy, I think it’s right to do well in the season. If I go through the season well, and if my grades are good, of course I will be able to become a member of the national team,” he added.
In fact, the criticism towards Choo Shin-soo stems from An Woo-jin’s school violence. It’s a result that happened because Choo Shin-soo touched on An Woo-jin’s school violence problem.
Ahn Woo-jin was punished by the Korea Softball Federation (KBSA) for suspension from the national team due to school violence while attending Whimoon High School. It is possible to participate in the WBC, which is dominated by the KBO, but Lee Kang-cheol turned away from Ahn Woo-jin.
Regarding Choo Shin-soo’s comments, Ahn Woo-jin said, “It seems that I have become an uncomfortable situation. I’m sorry,” he said carefully.
Choo Shin-soo highly praised Ahn Woo-jin and Moon Dong-ju and regretted their removal from the national team. At this, Ahn Woo-jin lowered his head and Moon Dong-joo looked at himself coldly, saying, “I’m still flawed.”
