Daegu:Samsung Lions outfielder Park Seung-kyu has been making waves during the South Korean baseball postseason, particularly in the Korean Series. The 26-year-old had a standout performance in Game 4 against the KT Wiz, contributing significantly to the team's 10-5 victory with three hits in four at-bats and three RBIs. This performance has been part of Park's impressive postseason campaign, which he had hoped would help his team reach the championship.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Park is currently batting .500/.538/.833 for the series, and despite not starting in earlier games, he is tied for the team lead with four runs scored and is one of the two Lions players to have hit a home run, along with Koo Ja-wook.
In the third inning of Game 4, Park drove in a run to make it 7-1. When the KT Wiz narrowed the gap to 7-4 in the fifth inning, Park responded with a crucial two-run double, extending the Lions' lead to 9-4. His energetic performances, including enthusiastic celebrations after big hits, have also been noted for boosting team morale, as mentioned by manager Park Jin-man.
The Lions are now leading the best-of-seven series 3-1, just one win away from the title. Park's contributions have made him a strong candidate for the series MVP. However, Koo Ja-wook, who is batting .467/.556/.867 with five RBIs, remains a contender, especially given his status as team captain playing through a hamstring injury.
Park expressed his desire to secure the championship, stating, "I would have to win the title first to be able to win the MVP. But I want to win the title more than I want to win the MVP. I just want to win the championship and have Ja-wook take the MVP honor."