The Samsung Lions announced on the 16th that they appointed SBS Sports commentator Lee Jong-yeol as the new general manager.

Lee Jong-yeol, the new general manager, began his KBO career by joining the LG Twins in 1991. Since then, he played in 1,657 games in 19 professional seasons until 2009 and recorded 1,175 hits. In particular, when he was active, he played all infield positions and played as a switch heater.

General manager Lee Jong-yeol, who started his coaching career immediately after retirement, is considered a "leader who studies and strives" both inside and outside the baseball world of baseball. Since 2015, when he returned from his leadership experience in the United States, he has been in charge of analyzing the national team's power at various international competitions along with commentary at SBS Sports. In particular, he played as a defensive coach for the national team at the Hangzhou Asian Games and enjoyed the honor of winning the gold medal.  파워볼사이트

The Samsung Lions judged that the new general manager Lee Jong-yeol was the right person to make it a strong team that fits the latest baseball trend and a team that is loved by fans.

Lee Jong-yeol, head of the team, said, "I am overwhelmed to be the head of the Samsung Lions, the best prestigious club in the KBO. I will do my best to build Samsung's Blue Dynasty again," he said.

Lee Jong-yeol, the new general manager, will visit Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 16th to begin his work in earnest, starting with a meeting with employees.