7.8 billion FA, wasn't switching to the bullpen the answer…2 perfect innings → ⅔ 6 runs What's the solution?

Jul 24, 2025

7.8 billion FA, wasn't switching to the bullpen the answer…2 perfect innings → ⅔ 6 runs What's the solution?
A game between the Doosan Bears and the Hanwha Eagles at Jamsil Stadium on the 23rd. Hanwha coach Yang Sang-moon is visiting the mound to encourage Um Sang-baek. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.07.23/



In his first game as a long relief, he blocked two innings perfectly. But in the third inning, he became a completely different pitcher. After all, is the answer a starter.

Hanwha Eagles' worries about the fifth selection have deepened again. Hwang Joon-seo, who started as an alternative starter and took the opportunity by moving Um Sang-baek's position, struggled in his first appearance in the second half.

Hwang, who started the game against the Doosan Bears at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 23rd, collapsed with four hits (three home runs) and three strikeouts and four runs in one inning.




The aftermath of allowing three home runs in one inning at Jamsil, a pitcher-friendly stadium, was painful. He struck out Lee Yoo-chan after allowing an infield hit to leadoff hitter Jung Soo-bin, but Jake Cave hit a two-run home run. Following this, a back-to-back home run to Yang Eui-ji, the next batter. Hwang Jun-seo, who allowed three runs in an instant, seemed to overcome the crisis by striking out Oh Myung-jin, but was hit again by rookie Park Joon-soon.

7.8 billion FA, wasn't switching to the bullpen the answer…2 perfect innings → ⅔ 6 runs What's the solution?
A game between the Doosan Bears and the Hanwha Eagles at Jamsil Stadium on the 23rd. Hanwha Hwang Joon-seo is regretful after allowing three home runs in the first inning alone. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.07.23/
Yang Seok-hwan struck out to end the inning with difficulty, but manager Kim Kyung-moon replaced the pitcher with Um Sang-baek as soon as the first inning was over. It was judged that there was a possibility of additional runs.

Um Sang-baek, who took the mound as the second pitcher in the bottom of the second inning when Hanwha was trailing 0-4. It was his first bullpen appearance this season. It is somewhat regrettable that the FA pitcher, who was recruited for up to 7.8 billion won for four years ahead of this season, moved his position to the bullpen at the beginning of the second half.




But it was an inevitable choice for the team. Um Sang-baek made a decision with only one win (six losses) in 15 games this season and continued sluggishness. Of course, if the pitching content improves again, he can return as a starter at any time, but for now, it was a decision to use it as a long relief and seek synergy.

However, Hwang Joon-seo filled only one inning in his first appearance in the second half, and Um Sang-baek, who took the mound afterwards, perfectly blocked the second and third innings, and the atmosphere seemed to be reversed.

7.8 billion FA, wasn't switching to the bullpen the answer…2 perfect innings → ⅔ 6 runs What's the solution?
A game between the Doosan Bears and the Hanwha Eagles at Jamsil Stadium on the 23rd. Hanwha Um Sang-baek is pitching hard. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.07.23/
Um Sang-baek is Kim Ki-yeon and Kim Dae-han in the 2nd episodeJeong Su Bin and Lee Yoo Chan for the 3rd episodeCave~Both wills were hit consecutively. Although it is a bullpen, if Um Sang-baek, who quickly prepared and took the mound, overcome this crisis in an emergency situation where starter Hwang Jun-seo was replaced early, it could not be a more favorable factor for Hanwha. Two perfect innings meant a lot.




But it suddenly collapsed in the third inning. He struck out leadoff hitter Oh Myung-jin in the fourth inning and allowed a triple to Park Joon-soon. First hit allowed. As the runner went out, the ball began to flock. He hit an RBI timely hit on a fastball in the middle of the pitch to Yang Seok-hwan, and allowed another double to the next batter, Kim Ki-yeon.

Kim Dae-han is allowed to make a timely two-run hit in the crisis of runners on the second and third bases. It was a hit made by rolling up a low fastball. As the number of runs increased, it shook even more strongly. A double to Jung Soo-bin and a two-run home run to Lee Yoo-chan. Another solo home run to the next batter, Cave. He gave up six runs in the fourth inning in an instant.

7.8 billion FA, wasn't switching to the bullpen the answer…2 perfect innings → ⅔ 6 runs What's the solution?
A game between the Doosan Bears and the Hanwha Eagles at Jamsil Stadium on the 23rd. Doosan's Lee Yoo-chan is cheering after hitting a two-run shot with two outs and a runner on second base in the bottom of the fourth inning. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.07.23/
2 perfect innings and 6 runs in 2 ⅔ innings. He showed extreme pitching. It is true that Doosan's batting lineup has been so hot recently and the flow itself is a good team, but the coaching staff's concerns deepen again. Um Sang-baek has no problem with the ball's pitching this season. However, pitching that collapses on its own is repeated in scenes where it is in a specific situation or crisis.

With Hwang Joon-seo shaken, will Hanwha be able to find the best way to use Um Sang-baek. With the overwhelming lead alone, it's the only thing I'm worried about.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.