Facing harsh criticism, Kang Baek-ho (24-KT) 먹튀검증 has spoken out.
Kang Baek-ho is at the center of a controversy over his so-called “Arirang Songu” play against LG in Jamsil on April 18. LG attacked in the bottom of the fifth inning with KT leading 3-2. With no outs, Kim Hyun-soo hit a single to right fielder Kang Baek-ho. It looked like runners on first and third, but Kang Baek-ho had a problem when he fielded the ball. A loose throw that made a big parabola exposed the gap, and Park Hae-min, a quick runner, caught it and drove it home in a flash.
KT lost the momentum and eventually fell 5-9. Kang Baek-ho’s complacency in allowing the game to be tied was highly criticized.
As a result, he posted an apology on his social networking service (SNS) on the 23rd. He said, “I apologize for this controversy. I think it was a play that deserved to be criticized by many people,” he said.
“I think it’s definitely my fault, and I know that many people have been expecting a lot from us this season, and I’ve been working really hard to live up to that, and I apologize once again for disappointing and hurting many people with my poor performance and complacent play,” he continued.
“There are still many games to come, and I will do my best to help the team rebound. I realize that not everyone will be satisfied with my play, but I will do my best to be a satisfactory player that the fans who support me can be proud to see.”