Former Hanwha Eagles head coach Carlos Subero, who was sacked, said his final goodbyes as he left Korea.
On the 13th,먹튀검증 former coach Subero left for the United States via Incheon International Airport with his wife.
Before boarding his plane, he posted a ‘video letter’ for KBO league fans through his SNS.
Former coach Subero said, “I am grateful to the fans of the KBO League, including Hanwha. I could feel a special atmosphere in any city. You are really special fans.”
To the Hanwha fans, he said, “I’m not saying this as the team’s coach. Hanwha fans are really the best.”
At the same time, he also left a message of support, saying, “I can see that the team is ready to go up. The day to laugh will come soon, and they will laugh for a long time.”
After the Samsung Lions match on the 11th, Hanwha announced the resignation of coach Subero, saying, “We have appointed Futures coach Choi Won-ho as the 13th coach.” The terms of the contract are three years, up to KRW 1.4 billion (down payment of KRW 200 million, annual salary of KRW 300 million, option KRW 300 million).
Coach Subero, who led the team from the 2021 season, left Korea without completing his three-year term. Even at the beginning of the final season of his tenure, he is known to have made a sudden decision to resign because he adhered to a management method that did not match the direction the team was pursuing. After being informed of the sack, Subero said he “respects the club’s decision”.
Hanwha was humiliated last two seasons led by coach Subero. This year, he ranked first in the demonstration race, but is currently in ninth place.
During his tenure, he recorded 106 wins, 15 draws and 198 losses (0.349 win rate). He was also praised for giving young players such as Noh Si-hwan and Moon Dong-ju steady opportunities and leading them to grow, but he also raised dissatisfaction with extreme defensive shifts and continued experimental baseball.
After coach Subero laid down the baton, Hanwha played two games against last season’s unified champion, SSG, under coach Choi Won-ho, and recorded 1 win and 1 loss.