Gwangju Il High School's batting average of 70% shortstop, and his role model is not Kim Do-young?

Jul 11, 2024

The match between Ansan Industrial High School and Gwangju Jeil High School in the round of 16 at the 79th Blue Dragon Open National High School Championship was held at Mokdong Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 11th.

Gwangju Jeil High School shortstop Kim Eui-chul is defending. Mokdong = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2024.07.11/

Your role model is Kim Ha Sung, not Kim Do Young?

'Baseball prestigious' Gwangju Jeil High School advanced to the quarterfinals of the Blue Dragon Flag.

Gwangju High School defeated Ansan High School 4-1 in the round of 16 at the 79th Cheongryonggi National High School Championship and the weekend league King Wangjung match (co-hosted by the Chosun Ilbo, Sports Chosun, and Korea Baseball Softball Association) held at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul on the 11th.

Gwangju Il High School's ace Kwon Hyun-woo is unable to take the mound on the day, followed by left-hander Kim Jung-seok, one-two punch Kim Tae-hyun and second-year student Kim Sung-joon, blocking the Ansan High School batters with one run.

In the lineup, Kim Eui-chul, who started as the third shortstop, shone. Kim Eui-chul drove in three hits, including a tie-breaking hit in the third inning when he was losing 0-1. The hit in the first inning was a double, and he played four bases until the fifth inning.

The match between Ansan Industrial High School and Gwangju Jeil High School in the round of 16 at the 79th Blue Dragon Open National High School Championship was held at Mokdong Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 11th.

In the top of the third inning, Gwangju Il High School's Kim Eui-chul is cheering after hitting a timely hit with two outs and a runner on second base. Mokdong = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2024.07.11/

7 hits in 10 at-bats for a batting average of 70 percent. He has three RBIs and four stolen bases. It looks exactly like Kim Do-young (KIA), a senior from Gwangju who has the same grade, position, and style.

However, when asked about his role model, Kim Eui-chul picked a player other than Kim Do-young. Without hesitation, he said "Kim Ha-sung, a senior member of the San Diego Padres in the U.S. Major League Baseball."

The match between Ansan Industrial High School and Gwangju Jeil High School in the round of 16 at the 79th Blue Dragon Open National High School Championship was held at Mokdong Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 11th.

In the top of the third inning, Gwangju Il High School's Kim Eui-chul is hitting a timely hit with two outs and a runner on second base. Mokdong = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2024.07.11/

Asked why he didn't choose Kim Do-young, the hottest star in recent years, he said, "Major League is a higher stage" he replied. Then, when Major Leaguer asked if it was a dream, he said "Yes" with a bright smile. Dreaming big, young spirit was impressive.

Kim Eui-chul confidently said about his strengths, `I have good wrist strength, and I can hit a lot of hits.' As for the secret to hitting hard in this tournament, "Before, I tried to hit too hard." He was conscious of the long hit. In this competition, I tried to empty my mind, relax, and play lightly. That's why we're getting good results."

Like a shortstop, Kim Eui-chul said, `First of all, I'm focusing more on defensive training than hitting. There are times when a hit works well and times when it doesn't work. But the defense has to do 100% well "The goal is to win the national championship, and the personal goal is to be nominated to a professional team. If you call any team, I'll play hard."

사진=김용 기자

The scout of club A clearly has the quality of getting it right against Kim Ui-cheol. Although I'm lacking in physical and power, I'm getting better and better"It was well received. The scout of club B said "The shortstop, the third base defense, and the batting is good. good resources"

▶Today's Cheongryonggi result (round of 16)

Jangchung High School 9-7, Pohang Steel High School

Busan High School 8-4 Gyeongnam High School

Gwangju Il High School 4-1 Ansan Technical High School

Masan Yongma High School 4-2 Bukil High School

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