Hanwha has two future ace candidates who were in the limelight as ‘super high school level pitchers’.
Moon Dong-ju (20), who made his debut on the professional stage last year, and Kim Seo-hyun (19), who joined Hanwha this year, are also players with infinite potential for growth.
In particular, what they have in common is that they boast tremendous speed exceeding 150 km. It is now early March, and their condition is heating up.
Hanwha, which is currently conducting spring camp in Okinawa, Japan, put Kim Seo-hyun on the mound in the top of the 7th inning, leading 4-1 in a practice game against SSG on the 3rd. Kim Seo-hyun had previously played Cheongbaekjeon and live pitching, but it was the first time she had participated in a practice match against another team.
He allowed 1 hit in the infield after 2 outs, but the result was a good pitch with 1 inning, 1 hit and no runs. His highest velocity was taken to 153 km, and the average velocity of his fastball reached 152 km.
Kim Seo-hyun said, “I am very satisfied because I did not allow long hits without allowing a run. I thought I would be nervous because it was my first professional performance, but I was not nervous when I got on the mound. I only looked at the center and threw it, so the result seemed to be good.” From a 153km fastball to a strong heart that is not weighed down by batters. As of now, joining Pil Seung-jo in the first team is not a dream. In fact, he gave up two runs, but after losing two runs in Lotte’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd batting order from the beginning of the bottom of the first inning to Yoon Dong-hee, Ahn Chi-hong and Jack Rex, he found stability while blocking without a run. It was a climb that ended better than the beginning. His highest speed was 154 km. 먹튀검증
Moon Dong-ju, who is aiming to become a full-time starting pitcher this year, also staged an armed demonstration with a fastball. Moon Dong-joo took the mound as a starting pitcher in a practice game against Lotte on the 5th and recorded 5 hits and 2 runs in 2 innings.
After the game, Moon Dong-ju said, “The results were not good, but I think it was a good practice because it was literally a practice match.”
The fastball competition among future aces is already exciting. Veteran left-hander Jung Woo-ram, who recorded 197 saves in his career, hopes that they can absorb each other’s strengths and create a synergistic effect.
“Kim Seo-hyun’s strengths are her confidence on the mound and the appearance of not being intimidated by any hitter. Moon Dong-ju has a good fastball, good pitching form, and a good mindset,” Jung Woo-ram said, “If Seo-hyun Kim learns the mindset of his senior, Dong-ju Moon, It will be a good synergy for each other.” It is exciting to watch the growth of those who will be responsible for the future of Hanwha.