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Lee Seung-yuop resigns as Doosan Bears manager after ninth-place start in 2025

Assistant coach Cho Sung-hwan takes the helm on June 4 ahead of Doosan’s Jamsil matchup against the Kia Tigers

This May 18, 2025, file photo shows Doosan Bears manager Lee Seung-yuop during a Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game against the Kia Tigers at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju, 270 kilometers south of Seoul. (Yonhap)
Doosan Bears manager Lee Seug-yuop watches his players during practice before a Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game against the Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, 235 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on May 3, 2025, in this photo provided by the Bears. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
Doosan Bears manager Lee Seug-yuop watches his players during practice before a Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game against the SSG Landers at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on May 21, 2025, in this photo provided by the Bears. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Lee’s resignation was announced Monday after a 23-32-3 record left the Bears ninth in the 10-team KBO standings.
  • He took over in 2023 and led Doosan to fifth place in his debut season and to fourth in 2024.
  • The Bears managed only one win and two draws in their recent three-game series against the Kiwoom Heroes.
  • Lee earned five KBO MVP awards during a distinguished playing career with the Samsung Lions and later worked as an SBS commentator.
  • Cho Sung-hwan, the team’s assistant coach, will serve as interim manager starting June 4 against the Kia Tigers at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.