Ryu Hyun-jin threw a 'meaningful' word to the Korean national team → Will this make him the best of all-star players
Ryu Hyun-jin threw a 'meaningful' word to the Korean national team → Will this make him the best of all-star players
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Ryu Hyun-jin (38, Hanwha Eagles), the ace representing Korean baseball, expressed his will to become a member of the national team. Then, he said something meaningful, "I will tangle my friends who don't want to go out even though they did well."
Ryu Hyun-jin started a practice game against the KT Wiz at Kochinda Baseball Stadium in Okinawa, Japan, on the 26th, and pitched two hits, two strikeouts, no four outs and no runs in two innings.
Ryu threw 24 pitches in total on the day. According to a Hanwha official, he threw 14 fastballs, eight changeups and two curves, and the maximum speed of his fastballs was 142 kilometers (average speed of 140 kilometers). He had 17 strikes and seven balls.
Ryu got off to a good start in the first inning by leading leadoff hitter Bae Jeong-dae to a fly ball to right field. Ryu then struck out Hwang Jae-gyun. He allowed a hit to the left to his successor Heo Kyung-min, but he grounded out Moon Sang-chul to end the first inning without allowing a run.바카라
Taking the mound in the second inning as well, Ryu allowed leadoff hitter Oh Yoon-seok to have a hit that slightly exceeded the height of his shortstop. However, he was not allowed to get on base anymore. After striking out Kang, he led Song Min-seop to a double play before the second baseman to complete his mission on the day.
After finishing his pitching, Ryu told reporters, "First of all, his ball control and pitching balance were very good. I think it was my first pitch that I was really satisfied with. I think it was my first pitch, so I focused on my ball control and ball balance rather than my speed."
Ryu still boasts the best class in the KBO league. If he continues to show good performances, of course, there will be talk of joining the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) national team. At 2026 WBC, there are voices calling for the national team to be formed with the best resources, although generational change is important.
San Francisco Giants (SFG) team held spring camp at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona, the U.S. on Wednesday. Lee Jung-hoo is training to catch./Photo by Kim Jin-kyung
Recently, Korean Major Leaguer Lee Jung-hoo (27) of the San Francisco Giants said on the formation of the national team, "I believe that a team can become a good one only when veteran players and young players who can maintain the balance are combined. Also, the national team is not a place to go to gain experience. I think it would be great if both young and veteran players go together."
Ryu Ji-hyun, 54, the coach of the Korean national team, also said, "We will prepare for the competition by March next year and form the best team with the utmost effort. We will check not only the major leaguers but also the prospects and Korean-American players who play in the minor leagues. We will build our national team solely based on our performance in the 2025 season."
Ryu had similar thoughts. "(Lee) is right after the meeting. It will be next year, but I think it is right for the best players from the previous season to play. Since he is playing on behalf of his country, he is right to win. I think he said something good."
Ryu Hyun-jin then said, "Of course, I'll do well this year, and if you pick me when I think I've been good enough to admit it, I'll definitely go out."
In the meantime, Ryu said something half-joking and half-joking. "So if I get selected (for the national team), I will try to seduce each one," he said, before adding, "I did well, but I will try my best to seduce those who don't want to participate." In fact, it can be considered as just a joke, but on the other hand, a meaningful part is read. In fact, some players have been embroiled in controversy over their refusal to participate in international competitions for various reasons, including physical conditions, injuries, and adaptation to their teams. If Ryu's joke comes true, the Korean national team is expected to be the best in the All-Star class, including Lee Jung-hoo, Kim Ha-sung (Tampa Bay Rays), and Kim Hye-sung (LA Dodgers).
"Players don't seem to have much conversation yet. I was the only one who talked to him, and I think this happened," Ryu continued. "(Kim) Kwang-hyun also said, "(If he wants to join the national team, he will do well again this year." On the criteria for joining the national team, he stressed, "I think we need to do better than last year. I think we will be qualified to join the national team only when everything improves in terms of records." Ryu posted 10-8 record with a 3.87 ERA in the 2024 season.