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Bohartz, who returned to Korea after 7 years, said, “I’m happy to see a place that left me with memories.”
SD Padres players ahead of Seoul Series
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ryu Young-seok = Xander Bogaerts, Manny Machado, and Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres are holding a press conference at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the afternoon of the 16th ahead of the 2024 MLB World Tour Seoul Series. 2024.3.16 [email protected]
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Dae-ho Lee = The scene of outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (25), who plays for the San Diego Padres of the Major League Baseball (MLB), eating dumplings at Seoul Gwangjang Market on the 15th, became a hot topic among Korean baseball fans.
This is because Tatis Jr.’s father, Fernando Tatis, hit ‘two grand slam home runs from one pitcher in one inning’ (one mandu), the only player in MLB so far, against ‘Korean Express’ Chan-ho Park in 1999.
The son of the player who gave Park Chan-ho the nickname ‘Hanmandu’ visited Korea and ate dumplings 25 years later.
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Tatis Jr., who traveled around Seoul that day and fully enjoyed the charm of Korea with his eyes and mouth, attended a press conference held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 16th and said, “I ate really delicious food from the first day in Korea,” and “Koreans all wear clothes. “I’m wearing it well. It’s been a great trip so far,” he said with satisfaction.
Fernando Tatis Jr. eating dumplings at Gwangjang Market
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San Diego and Los Angeles Dodgers will play the opening two MLB games at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 20th and 21st.
In line with the MLB regular league game being held for the first time in Korea, Korean cheerleaders and cheerleaders will cheer on the game.
Tatis Jr. said, “I heard that Korean fans are really loud and cheer for 90% of the game to the point where they almost faint. That’s why I’m even more looking forward to playing in front of them. We’ll show you a game that will be a beautiful experience for both the fans and us.” “I’m ready,” he said, expressing his anticipation.
Manny Machado (31), who serves as the spiritual leader of the San Diego team, said he was happy to come to ‘Kim Ha-sung’s country.’
Machado said, “It was a long journey, but I’m glad to be here. This is Kim Ha-seong’s hometown. It’s really fun to see how happy Kim Ha-seong is to come back here and to see Seoul.”
Fernando Tatis Jr. at a press conference
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ryu Young-seok = Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres is holding a press conference at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the afternoon of the 16th ahead of the 2024 MLB World Tour Seoul Series. 2024.3.16 [email protected]
This is not the first time for Sander Boharz (32), who lost his starting shortstop position to Ha-seong Kim this season, to visit Gocheok Sky Dome.
He played three games for the Netherlands national team at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) held here in 2017.
“I’m really happy to be able to come back and see the places I remember,” Bohartz said.
The most urgent task for San Diego players who come to the other side of the world is adjusting to the time difference.
Bohartz, who experienced the WBC, said, “Sleep was the biggest problem every time I came to Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. I am trying to adapt,” and added, “It is important to understand that night games (held at dawn in U.S. time) can be difficult, especially. “I hope I have a few days to adjust,” he said.
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