"Are you okay with the third batter?" The outfielder, who stroked his head despite no hits, shouted "Tomorrow is different"

Aug 27, 2024

'Are you okay with the third batter?' The outfielder, who stroked his head despite no hits, shouted 'Tomorrow is different'
The match between SSG and Hanwha at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 18th. Hanwha won the SSG and achieved a series sweep. Coach Kim Kyung-moon is sharing high fives with Jang Jin-hyuk after the game. Cheon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.08.18/
'Are you okay with the third batter?' The outfielder, who stroked his head despite no hits, shouted 'Tomorrow is different'
The Hanwha-Doosan match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 23rd. Jang Jin-hyuk is welcomed after hitting a three-run home run with two outs and runners on the first and third bases in the top of the first inning. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.8.23/
"Is the third hitter okay?"

Jamsil Doosan-Hanwha on the 23rd. Hanwha won 7-6 after a close game that lasted until the 10th inning.

After the game, Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon patted Jang Jin-hyuk's head, asking "Is the third hitter okay?" The first three-hitter of the season. Jang Jin-hyuk finished with no hits and one point in five at-bats. However, he came out as a leadoff hitter in the 10th inning and hit a strong hit toward the first baseman, and Doosan's first baseman Yang Seok-hwan missed it and was able to step to second base. The record was an error, but the batting speed and direction were good enough to give a double. After that, Jang Jin-hyuk scored with a hit by a follow-up hitter, and the game ended the day.

The process was good, but the result was 'no hit' Jang Jin-hyuk said "It was a chance, but it's a shame."

Jang Jin-hyuk relieved Hanwha of one of its concerns this season. a clear outfielder. In particular, concerns about the center fielder's position have continued since the beginning of the season. Various players, including Im Jong-chan, Jung Eun-won, Kim Kang-min, Lee Won-seok, and Euros, kept the center line. The main character did not appear clearly due to physical problems and ups and downs.

Coach Kim, who took office in June this year, gave Jang a little more strength while experimenting with various cards. The frustrating time seemed to pass because the hit rarely came up, but Jang Jin-hyuk began to show his skills in earnest in August.

He posted a batting average of 349 in 19 games in August. He hit five home runs. Until last year, Jang Jin-hyuk recorded only three home runs.

'Are you okay with the third batter?' The outfielder, who stroked his head despite no hits, shouted 'Tomorrow is different'
The match between SSG and Hanwha at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 18th. Hanwha Jang Jin-hyuk hit a three-run home run against SSG Oh Won-seok in the fourth inning. Incheon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.08.18/
Director Kim responded to Jang Jin-hyuk's story by saying, `At first, it didn't work out as I thought, but I thought I had the ability to do well enough"The director gives you the opportunity, but you are the one who bursts your potential. (Jang) Jin-hyuk is maintaining a good batting pace in the previous game, so it's good to see him as a team," he said with a smile.

Jang Jin-hyuk "I try to concentrate every moment. It's helpful to pay more attention to the process when practicing"I'm thinking desperately, and I shouldn't miss it. However, if I pay too much attention, I can get anxious and difficult on my own, so I'm thinking about focusing on every moment. "

Jang Jin-hyuk, who said 'It's a shame' after finishing his first third batter's business trip without a hit, said "Tomorrow may be different." You'll prepare well"I'm desperate. He changed his blade properly, and he was once again given a chance as the third batter against Doosan on the 25th.

'Are you okay with the third batter?' The outfielder, who stroked his head despite no hits, shouted 'Tomorrow is different'
The Hanwha-Doosan match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 25th. Jang Jin-hyuk is happy to advance to third base after hitting an RBI double with one out in the top of the sixth inning. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.8.25/
100% responded to the expectations of the head coach. After one out in the top of the sixth inning when the score was 1-1, Yonathan Peraza drew a walk, and Jang Jin-hyuk did not miss when Doosan starter Jordan Balazovic's fork came into the middle to make a double that separated the right-center. Peraza homered, and Jang Jin-hyuk became the winner of the game.

Jang Jin-hyuk also led the game against Doosan on the 23rd with four hits (one home run). Hanwha swept all three consecutive games against Doosan for the first time in 19 years since the Cheongju game in June 2005.

Jang Jin-hyuk now has one left until his first 10 home runs. But he is not really thinking " (10 home runs). I want to contribute to the team's victory," he stressed.



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