"I was looking forward to the new stadium." Nine years of companionship ended in tears. "A new competition for survival. We will prepare well."

Nov 18, 2024

Jang Jin-hyuk interviews right after the announcement of the reward player on the 18th.Miyazaki (Japan) = Reporter Lee Jong-seo bellstop@sportschosun.com

The match between Hanwha and Samsung will be held at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 25th. Jang Jin-hyuk is doing batting training. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.07.25/

[Miyazaki(Japan) = Reporter Lee Jong-seo of Sports Chosun] "I took a uniform picture, but I can't do it."

Miyazaki, Japan, on the 18th. Jang Jin-hyuk, who was training together at Hanwha Eagles' closing camp, heard that he was going to KT Wiz.

Hanwha announced a four-year contract worth 7.8 billion won with pitcher Um Sang-baek, who applied for FA from KT on the 8th. KT, which gave up the player as a B-grade FA player, can choose one player except for 25 protected players, 100% of the previous salary, or 200% of the previous salary.

KT's choice was outfielder Jang Jin-hyuk. KT's general manager Na Do-hyun said, `Recruitment to strengthen the fielders' depth' and expects to create synergy with existing outfield resources with immediate power that is above the KBO league average and strong in defense and base running"The reason for the nomination was revealed.

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/

Jang Jin-hyuk, who stopped training and heard the news, could not hide his tears. I shed tears while talking to general manager Son Hyuk. General manager Son Hyuk, who had experienced trade during his active career, also knew better than anyone else what Jang Jin-hyuk would feel and cheered for the future.

Jang Jin-hyuk said "Emotions came up. The general manager explains the situation, and I cried when I heard this kind of story."

Jang Jin-hyuk also felt the breakup to some extent. Prior to Jang Jin-hyuk, Hanwha gave up Han Seung-joo as a compensation player for FA Shim Woo-joon. As the list of protected players has not changed significantly, Jang Jin-hyuk may also be nominated by KTThere was even a rumor that "

Jang Jin-hyuk "In fact, I was preparing my mind to some extent. I felt restless when I heard that, but when I went, I felt emotional"I'll think it can be a good opportunity, " he said.

The match between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 22nd. Jang Jin-hyuk of Hanwha hitting. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.09.22/

As a memorable moment in Hanwha's time, he said, "I went to the game a lot when coach Han Yong-deok was there, and I think I'll remember it because I received a lot of opportunities when coach Kim Kyung-moon came this year."

Hanwha has completely replaced its uniform design and BI in time for the opening of its new stadium next season. Jang was also a new uniform model. Jang Jin-hyuk said about the uniform, "'I took a uniform photo, but I can't do it.'" "Hanwha is improving its power and going to a new ballpark, so I looked forward to it, but I think I'm very disappointed that we can't do it together." he said.

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/

As for KT from the outside, "I think it was a solid team. There are a lot of veteran fielders, and I think they're a team that gives results to important factors and has long-shot power."

Jang Jin-hyuk told Hanwha fans "We spent about seven years together except for the military, and they supported us a lot. It's a shame, but thank you."

He also greeted KT fans. Jang Jin-hyuk said "First of all, thank you for choosing KT with high value." If I go now, I have to compete for survival, but I will prepare well for next year and appeal my ability to show at the ballpark and contribute to the team's ability to be long"He expressed his determination.

bellstop@sportschosun.com