The last of the only pitcher in the history of 41 years" I really want to throw it""Sixty-one Years of History" is a farewell stage for the stadium created by passion
Sep 29, 2024
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The game between the Hanwha Eagles and the NC Dinos will be held at Hanwha Life Eagles Park on the 29th. There are many separations.
Hanwha will use its new stadium from 2025. Eagles Park, which opened in 1964 and marks its 61st anniversary this year, will disappear into history.
Hanwha's last game at Eagles Park and the final game in 2024. One player who made history in the KBO League will end his active career.
Jung Woo-ram (39) joined the SK Wyverns (current SSG Landers) in 2004 and moved to the Hanwha Eagles in 2016 and pitched 977 ⅓ innings, recording 64 wins, 47 losses, 197 saves and 145 holds with an ERA of 3.18.
Jung Woo-ram is the only pitcher who has thrown more than 1,000 games in the 42-year history of the KBO League. Even in the Major League, which boasts a history of well over 100 years, only 16 pitchers have thrown more than 1,000 games.
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Last year, he pitched 40 ⅓ innings in 52 appearances and recorded eight holds, but there is no first-team appearance this season. As a playing coach, he coached junior players in the Remainer Army.
the return of active uniforms. Jung Woo-ram expressed his will to take the mound. Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon said, `Jung Woo-ram really wants to throw a batter. I think he'll probably face a batter."
On the 29th, Hanwha announced Jung Woo-ram as its starting pitcher. In 1,004 games, 'start Jung Woo-ram' has never been seen.
If Jung Woo-ram takes the mound, it will be the first time in 349 days since his scoreless appearance in the ⅓ inning against the Lotte Giants on October 16, 2023.
Jung Woo-ram announced his retirement in a club press release. He said "I've been able to stand on the mound for a long time with the help and love of so many people, including the Hanwha Eagles."I sincerely thank everyone who supported me and helped me."
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