Kim Do-young is no longer a second-tier player, but has become a superstar representing the KBO league in his own right. Just a few years ago, young students who used Lee Jeong-hoo as their role model gradually began to bring up Kim Do-young’s name as well. In response, Kim Do-young said to baseball prospects, “If you work hard, an opportunity will always come. If you just work hard and manage your personal life well, anyone can come to the pros and get a chance.” He added, “And if those players come to the pros and face each other, I will win. “I think that will motivate those players as well,” he said.
He says he doesn’t feel pressured by the ‘Superstar’ title. Kim Do-young said, “I don’t feel any pressure about that at all. I’m having more fun playing baseball this year because I enjoy that kind of attention.” He added, “I think that for a player representing the KBO, the top priority is not only to perform well consistently but also to play baseball without controversy. So, even when I eat outside, I always look around and be careful what I say. I think that if I focus on baseball like that, Korean baseball will develop and become more popular,” he said, showing the image of an ‘upright young man.’
He laughed and said, “Picking up trash on the floor has also become a habit. Now, sometimes, when I pass by trash that has fallen down, my conscience pricks me. I feel like someone is watching. So I think I’ve developed a good habit of picking up more.”
Kim Do-young said, “First of all, I am feeling how popular baseball has become not only in Gwangju but overall this year. As a baseball player, I am happy. I am truly grateful.” He added, “I will work hard to ensure that KIA is at the top not only this year but always. Like now. “If you support me, I will repay you with my grades,” he said.
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