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    20Jul, 2023
    ‘Transfer student’ Jang Jun-hyuk throws 2 consecutive shutouts

    Ansan Gonggo, the No. 1 team in the first half of the Weekend League, defeated Pyeongtaek Raongo, a team from the same region, to earn a ticket to the Round of 16 of the 78th Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship and the Weekend League Wangjoong Wangjeon (co-hosted by Chosun Ilbo, Sports Chosun, and the Korea Baseball Softball Association).

    Ansan Gongo won the second game of the tournament (Round of 32) 2-0 against Raongo at Shinwol Baseball Stadium in Seoul on April 19. The mound was high. The sophomore one-two punch of Jang Jun-hyuk and Shim Jung-woo held the Raongo bats to three hits and no runs. Ahn Hee-joon’s RBI double in the first inning and Choi Soo-ho’s RBI single in the second inning gave Raongo a two-run lead, which they held until the end. Jang Jun-hyuk started the game and pitched six and two-thirds scoreless innings of two-hit ball, extending his no-hitter until the top of the sixth, before Shim Jung-woo closed out the game with two and one-third scoreless innings.

    Jang Jun-hyuk attended the prestigious Incheon High School in Incheon until last year, when he transferred to Ansan Gonggo in search of playing time. In his first appearance for the Cheongnyonggi this year, he pitched three scoreless innings in game one, and then improved in game two. “I pitched with only one thought in mind, if we win, we’ll be in the round of 16,” he said. “It feels great to be in the round of 16. I just hope the team can go higher.”

    “Our two ace pitchers pitched well in the hot weather, and we were able to win because of our good defense,” said Ansan Gonggo coach Song Won-guk. “If we play organized baseball like this, we will be able to perform better.” 카지노사이트

    20Jul, 2023
    ML or KBO, Jang Hyun-seok, the biggest name in the draft
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    Masan Yongma High School’s Jang Hyun-seok (19) revealed his stance on going overseas.

    Jang Hyun-seok pitched 3⅓ innings of scoreless relief against Gwangju Gwangjin High School in the 78th Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul on the 19th, giving up one hit, one walk and striking out six. Yongmago pulled off a 4-1 come-from-behind victory thanks to Jang Hyun-seok.

    One of the biggest names in this year’s rookie draft, Jang is a highly touted prospect who has the potential to reach the major leagues. With a fastball that easily exceeds 150 kilometers per hour, solid hardware, and a sharp changeup, he has all the ingredients to be an ace. Even in the suspended game, which was actually his second straight start, he threw up to 151 kilometers and touched 154 kilometers on the 18th.

    “I can’t answer that yet. I’m not going to comment,” he laughed, adding, “I’m weighing one side or the other, but it’s not a big difference. It’s about 5-5 or 6-4. There are still a lot of tournaments left in the Blue Dragon period, so it’s hard to think about my personal career.”

    “I’ll probably decide whether or not to go overseas after the Blue Dragon Games,” Jang Hyun-seok said, “so that I can make a decision without hurting my teammates. My parents always leave everything to my decision. It’s just me who has to decide, but I’m really worried.”

    Jang Hyun-seok’s decision to go overseas is also a big concern for KBO fans. In particular, Hanwha, which holds the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s rookie draft, and Doosan, which holds the No. 2 pick, are eagerly awaiting Jang’s decision. If Jang stays in Korea, Hanwha will most likely draft Jang and Doosan will draft Hwang Jun-seo (Jang Chung-go), but if Jang signs with a major league team, Hanwha will draft Hwang Jun-seo and Doosan will be in a quandary.

    When asked about the fact that many fans want him to stay in Korea, Jang Hyun-seok said, “I’m always happy to hear that many fans are cheering for me. It means they care a lot about me. I’m glad to think that even high school baseball players have fans,” he said, thanking them for their interest in him. 토토사이트