I thought I misheard May as June within JuneNo. 1 rookie who disappeared. Where are you doing

May 21, 2025

I thought I misheard May as June within JuneNo. 1 rookie who disappeared. Where are you doing
In an exhibition game between Lotte and Kiwoom at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 18th, Kiwoom starter Chung Hyeon-woo is heading to the dugout after pitching in the top of the first inning. Gocheok = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2025.03.18/



"I think we'll be able to see your face in June..."

June, Not May? A professional baseball manager is busy with ongoing games, and out of his mind. So I thought you were going to throw May mistaking it for June. But it was really June. Where on earth is the Kiwoom Heroes 'No. 1 overall' special rookie Jung Hyun-woo doing.

Kiwoom made the decision to recruit pitcher Alcantara in place of foreign hitter Puig. After acknowledging the failure of two foreign hitters to some extent, he decided to bring Alcantara to stabilize the mound.




If Alcantara maintains the ball power he showed during his time with the Doosan Bears, three starters, including Ha Young-min, will be counted in the one-two punch of Rosenberg, who is struggling, plus Alcantara cards. On top of that, if Chung Hyun-woo came, there was enough expectation that he could build a fruitful four-man starting rotation.

I thought I misheard May as June within JuneNo. 1 rookie who disappeared. Where are you doing
Kiwoom won the game between Kiwoom and Hanwha 6-2 at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 12th. Director Hong Won-ki and Jung Hyun-woo share the joy of victory. Daejeon = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2025.04.12/
Jeong Hyeon-woo, the No. 1 rookie in the rookie draft. He won two games in three games, including his debut match. However, the store is closed due to a shoulder injury. Slight muscle damage and inflammation. He disappeared after the Hanwha Eagles match on the 12th of last month.

It wasn't a major injury, it didn't look like it would take that long. On top of that, he seemed to recover quickly because he is a young player. But I haven't heard from him for more than a month.




Kiwoom said Jung Hyun-woo was declared completely cured in the middle of this month and started a step-by-step pitching program (ITP) in the second division. It gave me hope that I could return within May.

The best scenario for Kiwoom was that Alcantara and Jung Hyun-woo returned together to fill the rotation. After entering Korea on the 25th, Alcantara plans to set the timing of his debut through visa issuance and bullpen pitching.

I thought I misheard May as June within JuneNo. 1 rookie who disappeared. Where are you doing
Kiwoom and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 12th, Kiwoom starter Jung Hyun-woo is pitching hard. Daejeon = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2025.04.12/
However, coach Hong said something unexpected. When Chung Hyeon-woo was mentioned, Hong said "ITP process is going well."But wouldn't we be able to see your face in June?" When Hong asked to confirm whether he confused May and said June, the confirmation came back "June."




Coach Hong said, `The most important thing is that injuries should not recur. Be careful. In the field, there is an opinion that it should be pointed out clearly regardless of the team situation. We will put more effort into the ITP and then closely review the schedule such as pitching the bullpen and taking the mound in the second division."

Coach Hong said lastly, `When Jung Hyun-woo returns, we have to start as a starter due to the team's circumstances," he stressed. This means that more time is needed until he can definitely return to the first team selection.

Chung Hyun-woo was selected as the most promising candidate for this season's Rookie of the Year award. He has good skills, and he has been confirmed to join the starting lineup from the opening, so he seems to receive more opportunities than any other rookie. However, as the closure of stores has been prolonged, it has also become disadvantageous in the competition for the Rookie of the Year award.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.