He's already throwing the strongest ball.Moon Dong-ju's Special Mentor Self-Governing, $1 million full bet is not a waste
Apr 19, 2025
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Incheon SSG Landers Field on the 16th. Yang Sang-moon, Hanwha pitching coach, and two pitchers talked closely in the Hanwha bullpen ahead of the game against SSG Landers.
The two pitchers were Cody Ponce and Moon Dong-ju. After hearing Ponce's story, Moon made a throwing motion. After that, the 'discussion' was held again.
What did we talk about. Dong-ju Moon said, "You can think of it as just your own research on how to throw a stronger ball." "I learned how to use my strength from Ponce." he said.
In the story of Moon Dong-ju, Ponce is "You learned from me?," he said in a quizzical response. Ponce said "Moon Dong-ju is already the strongest pitching pitcher in the league. I don't want (Moon) Dong-ju to throw a faster ball.'
a caring answer to each other. Only two of us know the real answer. However, Ponce has many elements to help Moon Dong-ju.
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Ponce was selected as the first starter this season. There were also voices of regret as Ponce was given the responsibility of the first starter in the presence of Ryu Hyun-jin. However, Hanwha had faith that Ponce could play a role as a clear ace pitcher. Ponce turned the question into conviction. He played an ace role perfectly, recording three wins, no losses and a 2.81 ERA in five games.
It delivers not only skills but also unique 'positive energy' to the team. In the home opening game, he gathered the team in a situation where the team was losing and said, `Let's cheer up.' Coincidentally, the blood of the attack, which had been blocked since Ponce's call-up, was broken. In other words, he has played a role in uniting the team beyond one win.
He is setting an example both inside and outside the mound. For Hanwha, $1 million (about 1.4 billion won), the largest amount for a foreign player in his first year, is not a waste.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
