Everyone says they are promising as pitchers, but even as a batter, Superstar Game Texas' conviction Gwangju Kim Sung-joon and pitching are meaningless unless they are at a high level
May 19, 2025
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Gwangju Il High School 'Promising prospect for both pitching and hitting' Kim Sung-joon signed a contract with the Texas Rangers in the Major League, Rico Sports Agency announced on the 19th (Korea time).
Kim Sung-joon, who signed a $1.2 million contract for the Cyning Bonus, said at a press conference at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, "I am very honored to be able to start the challenge with the famous Texas Rangers. I am truly grateful to the club for believing in me. "I will definitely go on to the Major League stage with sincere efforts and prove that the club's choice was right. I will run harder, throw faster, and laugh more often to achieve my dream."
Scout practitioners, including Hamilton Wise Texas club international scout and senior director, and Johnny Clum international scout, attended the joining ceremony.
It is the first time in seven years that the Cyning Bonus has exceeded $1 million since Kyungpook High School infielder Bae Ji-hwan, who joined the Pittsburgh Pirates in March 2018.
Right-handed pitcher Kim Sung-joon is an infielder who mainly sees shortstop and a fastball pitcher in the mid-90s. He has a physical condition of 1m85 and a weight of 82kg. It is small compared to Ohtani (1m 90 in height, 95kg in weight). For power heating and fastball, it seems that more muscles need to be attached.
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Kim Sung-joon said, `I will throw hard and play until I go up to the Major League from Minor League"Texas made a really good offer." I wanted to work as a double hitter, but he listened to it and detailed the program, so I came to the United States with that belief."
Then "Otani is the role model. Ohtani said, "Not only baseball, but also baseball, I have a lot to learn from outside it. I want to do my best and achieve excellent performance in both pitching and hitting and successfully playing both pitching and hitting in the Major League." expressed his determination.
Senior director Wise said at the joining ceremony that he was very happy to join Kim Sung-joon, who has world-class skills and personality. I was very impressed with my defensive skills as a shortstop, my at-bat skills, and my pitching skills on the mound"We have a full will as a club to help him grow into a pitching and hitting player." he said.
He then said, "Kim Sung-joon believes that he has all the qualities and elements for the challenge of both pitching and playing. Above all, however, expectations are high as a player and person of character who symbolizes the value of the Texas Rangers club. He is a competitive player in the world class. I have the qualifications and the mentality to have a positive impact on our club for many years to come" he evaluated.
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Kim Seong-jun said "The challenge will not be easy. But I will do my best. I won't regret it in the future. If you do your best and improve your skills as soon as possible, you can become the best major league player. That's why I signed with the Texas Rangers."
Local media also showed interest. MLB.com said on the day that `Kim Sung-joon was selected as the MVP of the first weekend league in 2025 and will soon be in the second half of the season. As a pitcher, he threw a 95-mile fastball (this season) and hit .333 with an OPS of 1.015 as a batter.
Wise Senior Director said "The food is different, the language is different, the people and leadership styles are different. We have the resources to help him succeed. We will gather our prospects next year and make them run vigorously," he said, expressing his will to nurture them.
MLB.com wrote 'Kim Sung-joon is more promising as a pitcher at the moment. It's because he has a powerful fastball, two types of breaking balls, and a splitter that induces good swings and misses. ' Many Major League Baseball officials see Kim Sung-joon as a pitcher rather than a batter, but Rangers hope he will grow in both areas. The club said it believes Kim Sung-joon's determination is the same.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
