 |
| Hanwha Hwang Young-mook is preparing for training. Busan = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.08.27/ |
|
 |
| The game between Hanwha and Samsung at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 24th. Hwang Young-mook hit a leadoff triple in the bottom of the ninth inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.07.24/ |
|
"I made a baseball life plan even before I was nominated as a professional."
Hwang Young-mook (25, Hanwha Eagles) was one of the rookies who performed well this season. Wearing Hanwha's uniform as the fourth round (31st overall) of the 2024 Rookie Draft, he appeared in 123 games with a batting average of 311, three home runs, 35 RBIs and 52 runs scored with an OPS (long hit rate + on base rate) of 0.737.
His performance was good enough to win the vote in the Rookie of the Year. However, it went through a difficult process to wear a professional uniform. After graduating from Chunghun High School, he was not nominated as a professional, so he entered Chung-Ang University. However, rather than graduating from university, he chose to drop out because of his desire for baseball and joined the independent baseball team. Later, he appeared on the baseball entertainment program `The Greatest Baseball" and was finally named in the rookie draft field in 2024.
It wasn't an easy road, but Hwang Young-mook had a clear plan in his head. The university dropout, which would not have been easy, also came from the idea of trying 'Victory'. He said "I went to college because I wanted to play baseball, but I didn't have time to play baseball. There was a sound of regret around me, but I was fine."
 |
| Hwang Young-mook of Hanwha is conducting batting training against NC and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 9th. Daejeon = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.06.09/ |
|
He continued his passion for baseball in professional baseball. He also received a lot of intense training. The phrase 'poisonous' was also followed. Although he briefly played in the second division at the beginning of the season, he consistently maintained his position in the first division after the call-up in early April. He lacked 57 at-bats in the regular at-bat, but he played full-time first-team players.
Hwang Young-mook made a baseball life plan even before he was nominated to the professional league. There are many parts that I can't do on my own, and there are parts that I can achieve on my own. This year, I had a lot of luck. "The full time of the first team is not entirely possible on my own. The coach and coach gave a good evaluation and gave me a chance. I have to show you what I have to prepare, but I'm satisfied that I can play baseball in the first team in a season with a lot of luck. Regardless of the record, this year's experience can motivate next season, so I think it will work well" he said.
Although he has performed well since his first year as a professional, Hwang Young-mook did not put any meaning on his immediate record. He "I didn't plan in terms of the record. First of all, the record will be revived only when you play a lot of games. First of all, I aimed to go out a lot. As much as I prepared, I thought I was coming back, and this year I saw it with my eyes. However, there were many shortcomings as it did not just flow as I thought. I think it's a step to learn once."
 |
| The game between the Lotte Giants and the Hanwha Eagles at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 13th. Hanwha second baseman Hwang Young-mook, who caught a Lotte Son Ho-young hit with one out and runners on the first and second bases in the bottom of the third inning, is connecting with a double play. Busan = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.09.13/ |
|
 |
| A game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the Hanwha Eagles at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 11th. In the top of the first inning, Hanwha Hwang Young-mook hit a timely hit with two outs and runners on the first and second bases, and is running toward third base. Gocheok = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.07.10/ |
|
There could have been physical ups and downs in the first season, but Hwang Young-mook said, `I think physical problems come from lack of skills. If you prove it with your skills, I don't think it's a matter of physical strength. I think that's not enough and I'm trying to overcome it. I think I can go up only when I have homework."
The fierce competition system was also sweetly received. Hanwha signed shortstop Shim Woo-joon as an FA after the end of this season. A clear starting player has been established in the shortstop position, and a competitive structure has been formed in Hanwha's infield, which has many utility players. Hwang Young-mook also has to compete for first-team survival next season.
Hwang Young-mook "I never thought it was my place while playing baseball. The same goes for playing baseball in amateurs, and the same goes for the future. It is the life and destiny of baseball players to overcome difficult opponents and even if they are in a difficult situation. "My goal is to win the competition and make my place" "I think luck is important. But what I felt while playing baseball is that luck comes to someone who has prepared hard. Fans will look forward to it next year, so I'll do my best" emphatically.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
