Japanese media quickly reported the resignation of Lee Seung-yeop, manager of the Doosan Bears.
Doosan announced on the afternoon of the 2nd, "Manager Lee Seung-yeop resigned voluntarily today. He expressed his intention to resign on this day, and the club accepted it."
A club official said, "We appreciate the hard work of Manager Lee Seung-yeop, who has led the team for three seasons," adding, "Manager Lee took responsibility for the poor performance this season and made this decision to revitalize the team's atmosphere. The club accepted it after careful consideration."
Starting from the 3rd against the Jamsil KIA Tigers, Coach Jo Sung-hwan, who is in charge of Quality Control (QC), will take over as acting manager.
The Japanese sports media 'Full Count' reported that, citing domestic reports, "Lee Seung-yeop, manager of the Doosan Bears in Korean professional baseball, resigned due to poor performance," and added, "Manager Lee made the decision to revitalize the team atmosphere due to the poor performance this season."
It also added, "Having taken office as manager of Doosan in 2023, he lifted the team from 9th place before his appointment to 5th, and climbed to 4th in 2024. However, this season, with 23 wins, 3 draws, and 32 losses, the team stalled at 9th place."
The media reported, "Manager Lee Seung-yeop hit 56 home runs in 2003, setting the then Asian record for most home runs in a single season and played in Japan starting in 2004. He hit 41 home runs in 2006 while playing for the Chiba Lotte Marines, Yomiuri Giants, and Orix Buffaloes, recording a total of 159 home runs."
It continued, "In the 2006 World Baseball Classic and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he also showcased his skills on the international stage. Returning to the KBO League in 2021, he is now in 2nd place for the most career home runs with 467."
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