Twins’ Park aims for bounce back
to be fun to see how much change there is and his ability to play the game and trust what he does. There were times last year he was trying to hit pitches he couldn’t hit. We have to get him to t r ust, to go back to his strengths.”
Park’s struggles were followed heavily in his native country, where he faced inquiries from people during the offseason.
“When I went back to Korea, I tried to be quiet, but a lot of people still asked,” he said.
Despite being shipped to minors, he’s determined to show he’s ready to rebound.
“It’s the team’s decision how they’re going to make the roster, but I’m going to try my best to get back on the roster and play a better game,” he said.
Feeling more relaxed this spring training, he knows he has to have a very good camp to have any shot at making the opening-day roster.
“Last year, because it was the first year, I didn’t have any idea of what was going on,” he said. “This year, I’m more comfortable and I’m preparing for the season in my own way.”