Jang Hyun-seok's left foot twisted → Pitcher coach who was surprised → Replaced after 2 innings, 99-mile prospect Bo Young...Strikeout rate 40.9%
Aug 31, 2024
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Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes' Jang Hyun-seok started against the San Jose Giants (under the San Francisco Giants) at Exite Ballpark in San Jose, California on the 30th (Korea time), giving up one hit and one walk in two innings and blocking three strikeouts.
Jang Hyun-suk, who faced eight hitters, threw 31 pitches, of which he made 17 strikes.
Since being promoted from Rookie League to Single A on the 9th, Jang Hyun-seok has marked an ERA of 2.61 in four games. Jang Hyun-seok, who gave up two hits and two walks in one ⅓ inning against the Fresno Grizzlies (under the Colorado Rockies), his first appearance in Single A, settled down with one hit, two walks and seven strikeouts in three innings against Visalia Rojide (under the Arizona Diamondbacks) on the 16th.
Then, he allowed two hits and no runs in four innings as a starter against Lake Elsinore Storm (under the San Diego Padres) on the 23rd, and pitched two perfect innings, continuing his scoreless streak in three games and nine consecutive innings.
Jang Hyun-seok, who put the leadoff Lisbel Diaz to sleep with a swing and miss in the bottom of the first inning, allowed a walk to Walker Martin and a heavy hit to Robert Hipwell, putting him on the first and second bases with one out, but he overcame the crisis by dealing with two subsequent batters in a row.
In the second inning, he struck out the leaders Jeremiah Jenkins and Guillermo Williamson with consecutive swings and misses to gain momentum. A situation where you can finish the inning by catching one out count.
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Jang Hyun-seok conveyed his intention through an interpreter. The local broadcaster said "The pitching coach and trainer visited the mound to make sure something was clear. JANG HYUN SUK is sending an OK sign with his body language," he said.
Jang Hyun-seok immediately conducted two practice pitches to task his ankle condition after exchanging a few words with coach Coin. Coach Sean, who checked Jang Hyun-seok's physical condition, nodded and entered the dugout. Jang Hyun-seok then finished the inning lightly by catching the pinch with a left field string ball on the fourth pitch.
Rancho Cucamonga Bench replaced Jang Hyun-suk with Cam Day in the third inning. I guess I had to worry about the ankle condition. Jang Hyun-suk took the mound in the minor league for the first time this year after signing with the Dodgers for $900,000 in August last year. Jang Hyun-seok, who rose to Single A in recognition of his quality with a phenomenal strikeout parade at the rookie level, has no reason to overdo it. He is only 20 years old this year.
Jang Hyun-suk pitched 24 ⅓ innings in 13 games for the rookie-level ACL Dodgers, striking out 49 and striking out 18.12 per 9 innings. Although the ERA was 8.14, the strikeout rate of 41.5% and the batting average of 0.189 were impressive. Naturally, he was promoted to Single A.
In addition, Rancho Cucamonga gave up four hits and seven walks in 10 ⅓ innings, struck out 16, and is receiving the highest evaluation from the ball itself with a 0.118 hit rate and a 39.0% strikeout rate. The strikeout rate and hit-out rate of rookie level and single A combined are 40.9% and 0.171, respectively. Figures show why the Dodgers are paying attention to Jang Hyun-seok.
jhno@sportschosun.com
