"Condition Much Improved" Lotte's Lee Seung-heon Hit Directly in the Head, Recent Update Revealed

Right-handed pitcher Lee Seung-heon of the Lotte Giants / Photo by Lotte Giants Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] The current condition of Lotte Giants' right-handed pitcher Lee Seung-heon (22), who was hit on the head by a batted ball during a game and transported to the hospital, has been revealed.

On the 19th, Lotte Giants posted on their official social network service (SNS) that "Lee Seung-heon's condition has greatly improved," along with a photo.

The released photo shows Lee Seung-heon sitting on a hospital bed eating tteokbokki, attracting attention.

Lotte Giants said, "He is regaining strength by eating his favorite food, tteokbokki. Thanks to the support of the fans," and added, "The tteokbokki was sponsored by Lotte General Manager Seong Min-gyu."

Earlier, on the 17th, during the game against the Hanwha Eagles held at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon, Lee Seung-heon was hit on the left side of his head by a line drive from Hanwha's Jung Jin-ho and collapsed.

At that time, Lotte Giants stated, "After undergoing a computed tomography (CT) scan and detailed examination at Chungnam National University Hospital, a minor skull fracture and signs of bleeding were found."

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