# How long will the director's resignation effect last?

Lotte's acting head coach Lee Jong-woon is interviewing reporters after the away match against Hanwha, which was scheduled to be held at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 29th, was canceled due to rain.

Baseball teams also have a so-called "honeymoon period." It is a kind of shock therapy and refers to a time when players who want to seize opportunities in the changed system are playing.

Lotte, where manager Larry Sutton put down the baton due to poor health, also began its belated honeymoon period with 36 games left. He will play 36 games against acting coach Lee Jong-woon, who was the head coach eight years ago. As of 2 p.m. on the 30th, it is raining on and off in Daejeon. It is unclear whether the away match against Hanwha, which is scheduled to be held at Hanwha Life Eagles Park, will be held repeatedly after heavy rain. There is a possibility that acting coach Lee's return to command will be delayed.

Acting coach Lee emphasized team play after the game was canceled due to rain the previous day. "Any player who acts against team play will not be with us for the rest of the season," he declared. The reason is that it is a team sport, not an individual, and it seems to be a desperate measure to strengthen team organization such as sand grains.

Lotte Jeon Joon-woo is doing a ceremony.

The key is whether players will play for the team, not for individuals. The characteristic of team sports is that individual performance is gathered to achieve team performance, but the formula is not perfect for baseball. A case in point is the creation of a title holder in a team that has failed to advance to the postseason. The team's performance has bottomed out, but the players have to prepare for next season. There are many things to consider, such as free agent (FA) and salary renewal, so there is no reason to give up personal performance as the team's performance is at the bottom.

This is why attention is being paid to Lotte's "honeymoon period." Captain An Chi-hong and the eldest Jeon Joon-woo will qualify for FA. Regardless of whether he will remain on the team or not, his performance must be supported to some extent to sign an FA contract. Ahn Chi-hong is trying to re-enter the batting average of 30% for the first time in two years since 2021. If healthy, it is not an impossible number. He played in 101 games before the game and has a batting average of 0.297 (6 home runs and 53 RBIs).

Lotte An Chi-hong is celebrating after pulling out a double.

Jeon Joon-woo is also proving that he is still competitive as a "hotajoon." In 102 games, he is playing a not-so-bad season with a batting average of 0.282 with 13 home runs and 7 steals. His batting average has decreased compared to the past two seasons, but he is showing off his strong performance by hitting the most home runs.

If the two lead the attack, there is a possibility that the juniors will fight hard. Young players need pillars to trust and rely on because their physical strength has fallen to the bottom. Acting head coach Lee also said, "The veteran trio, including (Jeon) Jun-woo, (An) Chi-hong, and (Jung) Hoon, should lead the team. "I asked you to take responsibility," he said. It is a request to draw the minds of the players who play in the game, not just the team's performance.

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The case of the coach stepping down in the middle is a familiar scene for Lotte veterans. You can think of 'again'. It's a frequent occurrence, so you can think, "We just have to do what we used to do." Players also know who should take heavier responsibilities when considering the importance of responsibility. Without a change in this area, the honeymoon period is likely to be very short.

Acting President Lee reiterated, "We should do our best until the end of the season for fans who applaud until the end." Considering the atmosphere of the team that has already collapsed, it can be empty. Lotte's color may change depending on the behavior of veterans in the team.