For the first time since Jang Sung-ho, how strong is the new generation monster that is surprised by his skills?

Jun 25, 2025

For the first time since Jang Sung-ho, how strong is the new generation monster that is surprised by his skills?
Lotte-KT match held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 12th. Ahn Hyun-min is cheering after hitting a two-run shot with one out in the bottom of the first inning. Suwon = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.6.12/



For the first time since Jang Sung-ho, how strong is the new generation monster that is surprised by his skills?
A match between the Samsung Lions and the KT Wiz at Daegu Lions Park on the 15th. KT Ahn Hyun-min is disappointed after hitting. Daegu = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.06.15/
For the first time since Jang Sung-ho, how strong is the new generation monster that is surprised by his skills?
A match between the Samsung Lions and the KT Wiz at Daegu Lions Park on the 15th. KT Ahn Hyun-min is cheering after hitting a two-run shot with one out in the top of the fifth inning. Daegu = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.06.15/
"It's been a long time since I hit the leg kick so high."

Even the big guns of Uta in the past had no choice but to stick their tongue out. The pressure of standing at the batter's box was beyond imagination.

The NC Dinos had one win and one loss in two games against KT Wiz last weekend.




In the process, the NC found a way to deal with KTThere was a joke that ' Only Ahn Hyun-min (23), the recognized monster hitter, has to avoid it. Ahn Hyun-min went 0-for-4 for two days. Instead, he drew five walks, including one intentional four pitches.

It is KT's surprise savior. In May, he hit a batting average of 333, nine home runs, 29 RBIs, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 1.125. In June, he still boasts the bat with a batting average of 355, four homers, 14 RBIs, and an OPS of 1.078.

When asked about the last KT match, NC manager Lee Ho-joon, who met at Changwon NC Park on the 25th, said "I told him to play." The pitchers avoided it,' he said with a hearty laugh.




For the first time since Jang Sung-ho, how strong is the new generation monster that is surprised by his skills?
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He ordered an active match, but as the number of balls increased, the ball count became disadvantageous, and it was then that he ordered 'Do not play poorly, but rather avoid it.'"

It was also a unique presence for coach Lee Ho-joon, who was a big bat representing the league when he was a player. He said "Ahn Hyun-min was scared to stand at the plate. He paid particular attention to the leg kick, saying, "I think it will be a home run if I get hit."

"I think he's the highest leg-kick hitter since Jang Sung-ho." Should I say that I can put all my strength together and hit him? Big leg kicks will definitely increase the distance, but...It's a very difficult batting form. When I was in my 20s, I raised my legs so high, and of course, it's not easy to timing them. In particular, pitchers kick faster these days, so if you do it wrong, the ball flies even before you lower your legs. But Ahn Hyun-min was different. He has a really good batting balance, and he hits it right on the kick. It's a little late, but I push it away with force."




Coach Lee Ho-joon, who was considered a competent hitting coach before becoming a coach. He said "When I saw good hitters before, I would go ask them about the secret of their batting form. Batters like Kiwoom Song Sung-moon and Lotte Yoon Dong-hee..."Kim Joo-won taught Song Sung-moon the secret he learned," he said with a smile.

For the first time since Jang Sung-ho, how strong is the new generation monster that is surprised by his skills?
A game between the LG Twins and the NC Dinos at Jamsil Stadium on the 19th. NC manager Lee Ho-joon is greeting LG players. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.06.19/
"Song Sung-moon has been stuck in the breaking ball since one day, and the number of home runs has just increased. So I asked her the secret, and she said that she pecked the thigh hinge and put the pelvis on it so that the center does not shake. Kim Joo-won is similar to Song Seong-moon. "When you hit, your lower body needs to go out to get a good hit, but when I told you about Song Sung-moon, you can get your balance right when you hit."

Coach Lee Ho-joon said "140km fastball from the front is 160km. I call it a car accident, and I have to sponge the power of the ball and hit it naturally"It's not an easy story, but Kim Joo-won did it. As soon as he informed him, he had two hits and three hits from the next day. The result is that I gained trust."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.