“A two-handed pitcher. “Both hands”

The final match (16th game) of the 2023 KBO League between professional baseball players Doosan and Hanwha was held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 12th. The first question the reporters asked Hanwha manager Choi Won-ho when they met in the dugout before the game was, “Who do you plan on picking?” It was about the rookie draft that would be held two days later.메이저놀이터

Hanwha, which ranked last last year, holds the first overall pick in this rookie draft. As Jang Hyun-sik (Masan Yongma High School), who was evaluated as the ‘biggest fish’, signed a contract with the LA Dodgers, the top candidates are Jangchung High School’s left-handed pitcher Hwang Jun-seo and Incheon High School’s right-handed pitcher Kim Taek-yeon. Depending on who Hanwha selects, the choice of Doosan, which holds the second-place selection, will also change.

Hanwha has used all of its first overall picks over the past two years. Two years ago, I elected Moon Dong-ju, and last year, I chose Kim Seo-hyun. Since both pitchers are right-handed pitchers, there is some analysis as to whether the left-hander Hwang Jun-seo may be better in terms of balance. When Coach Choi was asked, “Who do you like more, the left or the right?” he responded, “A two-handed pitcher. “Both hands,” he said, avoiding an immediate answer.

The topic turned to Moon Dong-ju. Moon Dong-ju appeared in 23 games this season, pitched 118.2 innings, and recorded 8 wins, 8 losses, and an ERA of 3.72. His last appearance in the 1st team this season ended with his appearance against LG on the 3rd. Considering the team’s performance, it would be right to raise Moon Dong-ju further, but Coach Choi and the Hanwha coaching staff chose not to overwork Moon Dong-ju, the future of Hanwha.

Moon Dong-joo appeared on the mound in the Futures League against LG held in Seosan on this day and pitched 2 innings. For what reason? The answer was Moon Dong-joo’s ability to maintain his practical sense as he prepares to be selected for the Asian Games national team. Coach Choi said, “I manage Moon Dong-joo’s schedule in the Futures League. Last week, he focused on recovery by only playing catch balls, and last Sunday he threw about 20 pitches. I planned to pitch 2 innings today, and plan to do some simple pitching around Friday this week, and then pitch 3 innings on Sunday. “Afterwards, he will recover for about four days and adjust his condition before joining the national team,” he said. He continued, “I heard that as soon as you join the national team, you start a practice game. “If we stick to the schedule we have set, I think it will be okay for (Moon) Dong-ju to throw in a practice game right away,” he added.