Star News Incheon International Airport = Reporter Ahn Ho-geun | 2024.03.04 17:40
Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin (second from left) returns to Korea via Incheon International Airport on the 4th and is welcomed by his father. /Photo = Kim Jin-kyung Daegi Ja-ryu Hyun-jin (37, Hanwha Eagles) couldn’t hear a single word of his story, but it was all about Ryu Hyun-jin. Many fans came to the venue to see the returning star, and questions about Ryu Hyun-jin were poured into Hanwha’s coach, captain, and Korean ace. It was like a preview of the ripple effect Ryu Hyun-jin will have on Hanwha Baseball and the KBO League this season. The Hanwha team returned to Korea after completing the second spring camp in Okinawa, Japan via Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 4th.
The exit was overcrowded about an hour before the scheduled flight arrived. It was packed with fans who brought balls to get Ryu Hyun-jin’s autograph and fans wearing Hanwha uniforms. The reporters also showed great enthusiasm, unlike when other teams were returning home.
On the 22nd, Ryu Hyun-jin signed a contract with his former team, Hanwha, after 11 years in the major league. At 8 years and 17 billion won, the size of the contract was the highest in the history of the KBO League. A day later, they went to Okinawa, Japan, where the second camp was established, and several reporters visited the site.
A number of interviews were conducted, and moreover, it was difficult to conduct many interviews at the airport due to location and time constraints. The Hanwha team announced that they would interview coach Choi Won-ho and captain Chae Eun-seong on their behalf. In addition, Moon Dong-ju’s story could be heard, but Ryu Hyun-jin could only watch the moment as he left the arrival hall.
Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin (left) returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport on the 4th and is signing autographs for fans who visited the site. /Photo=Kim Jin-kyung as ‘standby’, however, it was Ryu Hyun-jin’s full scene. Fans asked for Ryu Hyun-jin’s autograph and chased after him as he went to the club bus, pressing the shutter button on the camera to get at least a glimpse of his back. The location of the interview was also the same. Ryu Hyun-jin has a different impact than just one star. Hanwha has been reinforced with Ahn Chi-hong, Kim Kang-min, and Lee Jae-won, but with the addition of Ryu Hyun-jin, it is immediately classified as a strong team that attracts the attention of 9 clubs.
Coach Choi Won-ho said, “With Ahn Chi-hong joining, the whole team started camp with the goal of the postseason this season, but it was true that we were worried.” “I believe it is an opportunity to move towards that goal,” he said.
Director Choi has a smile on his face after Ryu Hyun-jin joins. Coach Choi said, “I think Ryu Hyun-jin will shine,” he laughed and said, “(Ryu Hyun-jin) has a big body, so his brilliance is huge. He has become even bigger than before he went to the United States and he’s turned into a pretty good looking player.”
According to the evaluation, the physical condition is more satisfactory than expected. He is scheduled to face Moon Dong-ju as the starting pitcher in the Blue and White game on the 7th, and expectations are rising as he is selected as the starter in the exhibition game and the opener.
Hanwha Eagles coach Choi Won-ho returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport on the 4th and was interviewed by reporters. /Photo=Kim Jin-kyung, manager of Daegi Ja-choi, said, “I only used to pitch indoors, but when I came to Okinawa, I pitched outside twice, and considering that I only pitched indoors to pitch, I’ve built up my body pretty well, I also threw a live pitch the other day, and I thought about my control and different breaking balls.” “It was significantly better than what I did. I think if I stick to the schedule going forward, there won’t be any major problems with my selection for the opening game,” he said. Ryu Hyun-jin’s pitching schedule has also been confirmed. In the exhibition game, the schedule is to take the mound after a 4-day break, so he will pitch twice and then rest 5 days before appearing in the opener. According to Coach Choi Won-ho, after starting against the Blue and White on the 7th, he will rest for 4 days, then pitch in the exhibition game against the KIA Tigers to be held at the Daejeon Eagles Park Hanwha Life on the 12th, rest for another 4 days, and then rest for 5 days after the away game against Lotte Giants on the 17th The plan is to play the season opener against the LG Twins, which will be held at Jamsil Stadium on the 23rd . Furthermore, after another 5 days of rest, he is expected to start as a starter until the home opener to be held at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 29th.
Regarding the match prediction between Ryu Hyun-jin and Moon Dong-ju as the starters of the Cheongbaek game, “I don’t have any big intentions. When I planned the schedule, there were travel days and rest days like today, and these things were with ‘each other means that Moon Dong-ju also had to throw in the game, and (Ryu) Hyun-jin had to throw in the game. , Moon Dong-ju and Ryu Hyun-jin ended to play the Blue and White game on the same day. I didn’t intentionally match those two players in the Blue and White game,” he explained.
Director Choi pays special attention to native ace duo Ryu Hyun-jin and Moon Dong-ju. He said, “It’s the same for Moon Dong-ju and Ryu Hyun-jin, but if they are left out of the rotation, the impact will be that big. I think we need to find to a way to run the season to the maximum. Rather than giving them 20 days of rest between doing this and doing this, the number of pitches per day should be adjusted to their condition “I think it would be better to move on adjust it appropriately,” he said.
When asked about the plan for the starting 6th, he said, “I don’t think there’s a chance of a rotation unless there’s an injury,” and “I’ll adjust things like the number of pitches a day a little more before an injury happens. “
Ryu Hyun-jin doing bullpen pitching during field training in Okinawa. /Photo = I was able to hear Ryu Hyun-jin’s story from Hanwha Eagles captain Chae Eun-seong. Chae Eun-seong, who initially sent a message of thanks to general manager Son Hyuk after Ryu Hyun-jin’s recruitment was confirmed, said, “There was an atmosphere that he would come, and we knew a little in advance. So, I thanked the general manager and contacted him to say he had worked hard.” He added, “The atmosphere in the team will improve a lot. “I felt a lot of the same, and I think the atmosphere has improved a lot with the arrival I think the players will too gaining a lot of confidence because the power each player has is so great,” he explained. Chae Eun-seong, who set the goal of collapsing baseball with the recruitment of Ahn Chi-hong and others, said, “I think it’s too early to jump to conclusions because we haven’t started playing in practice yet,” but he added, “I feel pressure to do better than last year, but it’s true that I bring a good atmosphere. I have to get stronger. “Broken.
When asked if he talked to Ryu Hyun-jin a lot, Moon Dong-ju said, “I didn’t go to his room and ask him a lot of questions,” but added, “We had a lot of conversations tailored to the game situation during the practice match the day before yesterday, and it was a big help.”
Regarding the initial game for the Blue and White game, “Honestly, I wasn’t trying to pay much attention to it because it used to be, but there were a lot of articles coming out,” and “I think the many fans Anyway, I expect the senior Ryu Hyun-jin to be a very good pitcher, and I have to do well.” I think,” he said.
Hanwha Eagles pitcher Dong-ju Moon is interviewed by reporters after returning to Korea via Incheon International Airport on the 4th. /Photo=Reporter Ahn Ho-geun
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