Choi Won-ho, Ryu Hyun-jin Pitches Twice in Exhibition Games
CHOI WON-HO "RYU HYUN-JIN PITCHES TWICE IN EXHIBITION GAMES"... EXPECTED SELECTION FOR THE KIA GAME ON THE 12th
Possibility of 5th starter Kim Min-woo and second baseman Moon Hyun-bin... Peraza bats second.
Hanwha Eagles coach Choi Won-ho announced plans for Ryu Hyun-jin (36) to pitch in exhibition games.
Coach Choi finished spring camp in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan on the 4th and entered the country with the players through Incheon International Airport.
Coach Choi said, "After the live pitching, we will rest for four days and then pitch in the Blue and White match on the 7th of this month," adding, "Then, we plan to play in two exhibition games in four days, and then rest five days at the end to prepare for the opening game." 카지노사이트탑
It is explained that there is a high possibility that he will improve his practical sense in the team's own Blue and White game on the 7th, then rest for four days and then pitch against the Daejeon KIA Tigers on the 12th and the Busan Lotte Giants on the 17th.
The regular season opening game will be held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 23rd against the LG Twins.
Regarding Ryu Hyun-jin's physical condition, Coach Choi said, "(Until the camp) he had only pitched indoors, so he was in pretty good shape."
He added, "His control and breaking balls are good, so if he handles the schedule well, there won't be much of a problem in his selection for the opening game."
Coach Choi said, "This season's goal was the postseason, but I had concerns even as I started camp," and was satisfied, "With the addition of Ryu Hyun-jin, the entire team, including me, can reach our goal with confidence."
Director Choi, who waited for Ryu Hyun-jin, saying, "I think she will shine," said, "She has a big physique, so she shines a lot.
"I look better than before I went to America," he said with a smile.
Director Choi also revealed other plans.
While Ryu Hyun-jin, Felix Peña, Ricardo Sánchez, and Moon Dong-ju have been confirmed as the 1st to 4th starters, it is highly likely that Kim Min-woo will be selected for the last spot.
Coach Choi explained, "Kim Min-woo showed quite good pitching in the camp.
We are planning to make a final decision after seeing his performance in the exhibition game.
If Kim Min-woo is selected as a starter, we are thinking of putting Hwang Jun-seo (No. 1 pick in the rookie draft) in the bullpen."
Regarding Moon Dong-ju, who is in his third year in the league, he said, "I think we need to find a way to play a full season.
Rather than giving him a break in the middle, I think it would be better to appropriately adjust the number of pitches per day according to his condition."
The reorganization of fielder positions due to the addition of Ahn Chi-hong has been completed to some extent.
Ahn Chi-hong and Chae Eun-seong took turns as first baseman and designated hitter, and Moon Hyun-bin won the competition for second base against Jeong Eun-won and Kim Tae-yeon.
Coach Choi said, "Because Ahn Chi-hong is a player expected in the offense, I think we should not put pressure on the defense as well," and added, "I plan to go with Moon Hyun-bin as the second baseman, and put two of Jeong Eun-won, Kim Tae-yeon, Lee Jin-young, and Choi In-ho in the outfield." explained.
Foreign hitter Yonatan Peraza is expected to be placed in front of the main batting lineup comprised of Ahn Chi-hong, Noh Si-hwan, and Chae Eun-seong.
Coach Choi said, "Peraza has a high death-and-ball ratio and can steal more than double digits, so I think placing him at number 2 would be more efficient in terms of scoring ability."