Long-time minor leaguer trying to make most of KBO opportunity

Since the start of his professional career in 2018, LG Twins outfielder Song Chan-eui has spent far more time in the minors than with the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club. He has logged over 300 games in the Futures League but only played his 131st KBO game Wednesday night. Now 27 with a limited track record, Song is resigned to his fate as a player who will only receive KBO opportunities if another player gets hurt or falls into a slump. And instead of wallowing in self-pity, Song is determined to make the most of what few chances he gets. Take this week, for instance, as Song has been getting some playing time in place of struggling outfielder Hong Chang-ki, who is off to a dismal, 8-for-54 (.148) start in his first 17 games. Song began the season in the KBO but was shipped to the minors after logging just one pinch-hit at-bat on March 31. He was then called up ahead of Tuesday's game against the Hanwha Eagles at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul and promptly delivered two RBIs in a 6-5 victory. Back at Jamsil on Wednesday against the Eagles, Song smoked a two-run home run off star

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