He has guts that are not like a rookie. Chung Woo-joo (18) of Hanwha Eagles displayed impressive pitching in his first game, raising expectations.카지노

Jung Woo-joo pitched as a bullpen against Doosan in an exhibition game held at Cheongju Stadium on the 8th and recorded two strikeouts without allowing a single inning. He pitched without shaking in front of a full crowd.

The stadium was filled with 9,000 paid spectators. Jung might feel pressured if he debuted. However, Jung threw the ball vigorously. He dominated the opponent team's batters with aggressive pitching from the beginning of the seventh inning.

In a match against Jang, the first batter, he struck out in three pitches. All pitches were fastballs. The maximum speed was 153 kilometers per hour. He threw a powerful ball.

He also threw a 150-kilometer fastball against Kang. The result was a double that passed through the center field. However, he maintained his confident pitching. While facing Kang, he threw three of the four fastballs. He was full of confidence.

He struck out again in the ensuing at-bat. The ensuing match against Oh was a tight race that stretched to eight pitches. As the opponent team threw more pitches, he could have felt physically burdened, but he still focused until the end. The ball was a 122 kilometer curve that is bent toward the body, making Oh's bat spin in the air.

Pinch-hitter Kim In-tae also grounded out to second base after a full count match, finishing the inning neatly. Jung threw 19 pitches in one inning, of which 11 were strikes. Fans of the Hanwha Eagles cheered for him as he was not swayed even in crises.

Jung Woo-joo is a top-rated prospect who was selected by Hanwha as the second overall pick in the first round of the 2025 KBO Rookie Draft. He also threw fastballs with speeds of more than 150 kilometers in practice, raising expectations. He also threw 154 kilometers of fastballs in the Cheongbaek match in the spring camp, giving strong impression.

Of course, not a single game can evaluate everything. However, it was a performance that fully demonstrated why Jung Woo-joo was selected in the first round. We look forward to seeing how Jung Woo-joo will perform after completing his first try successfully.