Professional Wall? What advice did the 64-year-old 老 coach, a 156km rookie who is still full of confidence and fearless, give?

Jan 08, 2025

Hanwha Jung Woo-joo. Reporter Kim Young-rok

Jeong Woo-ju in the past. Sports Chosun DB

Jung Woo-joo, who was nominated by Hanwha in the rookie draft. Sports Chosun DB

"I'm still full of confidence. Wouldn't it feel real after experiencing the professional stage in earnest?"

Spring camp is on the horizon. It is a time when expectations from baseball fans as well as the players, including the head coaches of 10 clubs, are at their peak.

What if it is a high school baseball ace who has just stepped on the professional stage with a fastball of up to 156km. Jung Woo-joo of the Hanwha Eagles, who met at the Daejeon rookie orientation site on the 7th, shone with confidence.

For Hanwha, he is also a rookie in Gwangsok-gu, following Moon Dong-ju and Kim Seo-hyun. It has already emerged as a top concern for Hanwha's former and current seniors. Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon and pitching coach Yang Sang-moon have also greeted senior Ryu Hyun-jin. Jung Woo-joo "I finally listened to a lot of advice, and I got myself together by weight and running."I looked back.

Manager Kim Kyung-moon is the oldest head coach in the league. He is 48 years older than Jung Woo-joo. It's a car that's more than my father's. Jung Woo-joo is not old enough to be criticized yet, but the team atmosphere led by Yongjang, who stands out for strictness, is different from the previous high school days.

Hanwha Director Kim Kyung-moon. Sports Chosun DB

Still, Jung Woo-joo had some time to spare. He believes in the baseball I've played so far. If I make my debut quickly, I will play well with this confidence as it is. Wouldn't it grow as you go through it?" he said with a smile.

Jung Woo-joo was picked as two picks after competing with Kiwoom Heroes' Jung Hyun-woo for one overall pick. Of the 130 people shown on the day, they were the first two to be called by name.

However, Jung Woo-joo "Now they are just players who all get the same salary and start the same. I won't be complacent. I just exercise with a new mind."

Of course, the goal is to win the Rookie of the Year award. There is no way that there is a subtle war of nerves between rivals. However, Chung Hyeon-woo is a player who finds what he has to do and does it himself. He is thoughtful." Jung Woo-joo is also a friend who has seen him since he was young and met him in the national team, but he certainly has his own thoughts on baseball. If you don't get hurt, there will be good news."

Hanwha Pitcher Coach Yang Sang-moon. Sports Chosun DB

However, Jung Woo-joo has a special order issued by pitching coach Yang Sang-moon. In addition to strong fastballs, Jung Woo-joo has various breaking balls such as slider curve changeups, but there is still no "straightball-like" winning ball. Coach Yang advised 'Even if you reduce your breaking ball type, you should improve your completeness by utilizing your senses'

Jung Woo-ju was also worried whenever he threw a breaking ball in high school. After the closing camp, I gained a bit of confidence. It's enough to throw it wherever you want it to be."

What is the most memorable word for Jung Woo-ju on this day. He is an old saying that 'Humble and kindness do nothing to lose.

"It struck me that I can't pick up a word that came out once. I'll be more careful as a celebrity, and try to think twice."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.