A world where only 1R rookies are in the spotlight, we also have...Brilliant KT Future "Nomination ranking doesn't matter!"
Nov 20, 2024
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The KT Wiz team returned home after finishing training in Wakayama, Japan on the 19th.
Coach Lee Kang-chul, who led the training, pointed to Chun Sung-ho as the camp MVP. That there has been progress in both the two and the other. He also noted that bullpen hopeful stocks and strong conditions came up.
On top of that, it was also a big income to see the four rookie pitchers selected this year in person. Coach Lee called promising players selected in the fourth round of the rookie draft with catcher Jang Sung-woo in the middle of the closing camp. Kim Dong-hyun, Park Gun-woo, Kim Jae-won, and Park Jun-hyuk are the main characters.
The players, who were building up at Iksan's second-tier camp, immediately packed their bags and joined the Japanese camp at Lee's call, and made their first greetings by pitching in front of Lee. Director Lee said, `The best rookies of all time came in," he said with satisfaction.
In fact, rookie players receive a lot of attention even before the draft and joining. Fans' interest in rookies has heated up. But the spotlight is mostly taken by first-round picks. This is because it is very interesting to see which team will be nominated in the first round for the players who have made a name since their amateur days.
So relatively junior players may feel left out. They also worked out hard and wore professional uniforms, because it is not easy to even make their names known.
New players arrived at the Wakayama campGil-rae, naturally, I interviewed Kim Dong-hyun in the first round. But I also wanted to hear from the rest of the players. From the moment he was nominated as a professional, to his first overseas training camp.
Lee Kang-chul, Lee Jong-beom, Yoo Han-joon, and Park Ki-hyuk were greeted for the first time by the legendary coaching staff, and they ate and trained together. This alone is a thrilling experience. Park Kun-woo, who looks exactly like Oh Seung-hwan (Samsung) in appearance and throwing style, explained briefly and boldly, "'Professional training is different from high school'. Kim Jae-won, who was as smart as if he had attended an 'interview academy', honestly said, `Now that there are experienced seniors, I can see their faces and I'm nervous.' Park Joon-hyuk, who gave a bright and pure feeling, said "I'm nervous because it's my first time doing off-season training in Japan and professional training, and I'm working hard with the idea that I shouldn't be harmed among my seniors." he said.
During defensive training, rookie players continued to throw second base throws and even hit senior runners. The highlight was Lee's first bullpen pitching in front of him. Kim Jae-won said, `Let's not use our energy, let's throw it according to my balance, so I was doing it in my head. But from the moment I got on the mound, I felt strong." Park Joon-hyuk said "I was nervous since I played catch ball. However, I listened carefully to the director's attention from the posture of playing catch. When I went up to the mound, the manager was right behind the catcher, and I couldn't help but be conscious. I just looked at the catcher and threw hard." Park Gun-woo laughed, saying "I could feel the director's gaze so much."
I became a professional player, but I'm still in high school. I visited the stands to support KT during the postseason, and I'm so grateful to the fans who recognize them. "I'm so happy to become a KT player." His eyes glare the moment he says.
When asked if he didn't want to be selected in the first round of the draft, Park Kun-woo, who was unfortunately selected in the second round, said "I wanted to be selected honestly." But it's brave. Kim Jae-won says there is an order when entering, but there is no order when leaving. When I came to the camp and trained, I think that's really true. Seeing that they work out, they think they can go up if they're good at it," he said, expressing confidence. Park Gun-woo also said, `I don't think the ranking of the place names is irrelevant at the training ground and the stadium. They are all in the same condition. What matters is competition. I'll work hard on it," he said proudly.
Lastly, your determination as a professional player. Park Gun-woo was embarrassed when he brought up the senior Oh Seung-hwan, but did not show any resistance to the title of `The Second Oh Seung-hwan.' Kim Jae-won exclaimed, `I will be a pitcher who allows the coach, coaches, seniors, and fans to watch the game with confidence.' The last one, Park Joon-hyuk, said, `I will be a pitcher with both skill and personality.'
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