Karina is only the beginning! Compliments from the head coach that he deserves to throw in the first team...19 years old + 1m90 dream of becoming a fastball prospect becomes young
Dec 29, 2024
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Lotte Giants Park Joon-woo (19) is the main character.
Park Joon-woo, a former Yushin High School player, wore a Lotte uniform in the fourth round of the rookie draft (33 times overall) ahead of this season.
Among the same classmates, there were relatively few first-team performances. He did not play as many games as Jeon Mir and Jung Hyun-soo (1st and 2nd rounds), who showed impressive performances in the first team, and Lee Ho-joon (3rd round), who was recognized for his defensive skills and focus. However, thanks to Karina, she was able to show off her strong presence.
In the Futures (2nd division), he started 15 games and played 67 ⅔, recording 4 wins, 5 losses and an ERA of 5.05. He was constantly given the opportunity to start and was an alternative starter who had been preparing to be called in the first team at any time.
At the end of the season, he threw a call-up to the first team and two innings in two games. On September 8, when he made his debut in the first division, he pitched well against SSG Landers with one perfect inning, but four days later against KIA Tigers, he was disappointed with two runs in one inning. Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung, who watched this, said "It's better than I thought. There are advantages over records. It's worth giving the first team a chance from time to time in the future" commented.
Park Joon-woo is aiming for a spot in the lower starting lineup for Lotte next season. The maximum 150km fastball, which falls from a tall height of 1m90, is impressive. He also confirmed his potential by shooting up to 148km on the first-team stage. At the year-end Real Glove Awards, he was also selected as a member of the Futures Player Award (three players per team), which represents Lotte.
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In fact, it was a coincidence that Park Joon-woo was in charge of guiding Karina's first pitch. It is not an opportunity to pass over to Park Joon-woo, who was not even on the first team list.
However, Karina's first pitch was played in the second game of a doubleheader due to rain the previous day. Therefore, the first-team players had to prepare in time for the uncertain hosting time. The game could also be canceled due to rain. Therefore, Park Joon-woo, who was at the Sangdong practice range in Gimhae, became the lucky star. Of course, from the club's point of view, there was a need to expose a pitcher who consistently rotates in the second division rotation and a player who can show up on the first division stage at any time.
And he made the most of the opportunity through the Futures All-Star Game. At least he left an impression that he was called the pitcher at that time wherever he went on the baseball field. Although it is an external impact of baseball, baseball officials said that the so-called 「Sajik Karina」 can be given a positive score only with the undaunted mentality on a big stage where all 10 baseball fans pay attention. However, it is necessary to presuppose that we do not get drunk on the glory of the moment.
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In the case of Park Joon-woo, first of all, he received a clear impression. Now it's up to you to do it yourself. Will he be able to attract the attention of the head coach in the spring camp less than a month away. Park Jun-woo's dream of 19 years old is just beginning.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
