Director Hong Won-ki said 122 pitches before his debut, Chung Hyun-woo, controversy over his abuse There is a difficult decision, management plan for an opportunity that will never happen again.

Mar 27, 2025

Director Hong Won-ki said 122 pitches before his debut, Chung Hyun-woo, controversy over his abuse There is a difficult decision, management plan for an opportunity that will never happen again.
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"It was a special decision. Choi Hyung-woo was the Maginot Line."

Kiwoom Heroes head coach Hong Won-ki expressed his position on the debut of Chung Hyun-woo, a special rookie in the `No. 1 overall' game.

Chung Hyun-woo, who was named Kiwoom as the No. 1 overall rookie draft player this year, immediately joined the opening starting rotation amid evaluation that he is a 19-year-old young player. As a fourth starter, he made his debut as a starter against the KIA Tigers at Gwangju Kia Champions Field on the 26th.




Six runs (four earned runs) in five innings. Although he was shaken greatly due to his nervousness, he won his debut victory thanks to the explosive power of the lineup, which had 21 hits. He will be the 12th high school graduate to win his debut game in professional baseball history.

Director Hong Won-ki said 122 pitches before his debut, Chung Hyun-woo, controversy over his abuse There is a difficult decision, management plan for an opportunity that will never happen again.
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However, in the process, 122 pitches were thrown, leading to a 'gap theory'. It was divided into opinions that it is natural to take the opportunity even if it is a little too much because it is an unprecedented opportunity, and that it should have been taken out quickly regardless of victory because there may be a risk of injury due to excessive pitching.

Then, what did Hong think when he made the 122nd ball decision.




Coach Hong, who met ahead of the match against Kiwoom on the 27th, said "Yesterday was a special day for Chung Hyeon-woo that will never happen again. That's why I made a special decision as well,' he said. `I thought it would be difficult to fill the fifth inning because I struggled in the first and second innings and had too many pitches. However, he reduced the number of pitches in the third and fourth innings. I naturally thought about it ahead of the fifth inning. It was a tough decision. But I thought it could be a special day for Jung Hyun-woo", he explained.

Director Hong Won-ki said 122 pitches before his debut, Chung Hyun-woo, controversy over his abuse There is a difficult decision, management plan for an opportunity that will never happen again.
Choi Joo-hwan, a second baseman who scored on an RBI tie by Kiwoom Kim Jae-hyun with two outs in the bottom of the second inning at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 18th, is welcomed by head coach Hong Won-ki. Gocheok = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2025.03.18/
I didn't mean to let him finish all five episodes. If he couldn't get an out count against the last batter, Choi Hyung-woo, it was a replacement. Coach Hong said, `The final line was up to Choi Hyung-woo.'

As scheduled, Jung Hyun-woo is scheduled to start the game against the Doosan Bears on the 1st of next month. Hong said, `I've been managing since last fall, and it was a process of increasing the number of pitches through spring camps and exhibition games. There won't be a big problem in the next game." Of course, there is a plan to protect players. Hong said, `First of all, we will closely check the recovery status by tomorrow. The number of pitches in the next game also has a plan. We have our own plan to grow into a starting pitcher. The official will make it clear.'






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.

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