If it gets better, please select me again Manager Kim Kyung-moon made a decision to win the championship. Tham Sang-baek went to the bullpen in a surprise move, and Hwang Jun-seo joined as a starter

Jul 17, 2025

The game between Hanwha and KIA at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 9th. Hanwha starter Um Sang-baek, who is replaced after allowing an RBI double to KIA Kim Kyu-sung in the fourth inning. Daejeon =Reporter Song Jeong-heon@sportschosun.com/2025.07.09/

"They asked me to select him again if I liked him later."

Hanwha Eagles head coach Kim Kyung-moon made a decision ahead of the start of the second half. Adjust the starting rotation. Um Sang-baek will be converted into a bullpen, and Hwang Jun-seo will join the starting rotation.

Ahead of the first of the first four consecutive games of the second half against KT Wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 17th, head coach Kim asked Um Sang-baek for his understanding"I explained the changed rotation with a exclamation point.

Hanwha brought in the FA pitcher Um Sang-baek by spending a huge amount of 7.8 billion won for four years to try to win this season. If only he showed his ability to win 13 games in KT's uniform last year, Hanwha was able to operate the dream native starting line leading to Ryu Hyun-jin, Moon Dong-ju, and Um Sang-baek.

But what's wrong with this. Um Sang-baek started 15 games in the first half and recorded a devastating record of 1-6 with a 6.33 ERA. The ball control wasn't bad, but suddenly the ball control was shaking. It would be nice if there was a big score and a winning game, but I didn't follow luck.

The match between Hanwha and KIA at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 10th. Hanwha Hwang Jun-seo, who is pitching as a starter. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.10/

After watching Um Sang-baek's last appearance in the first half against KIA Tigers on the 9th, head coach Kim said "I'll think about the rotation in the all-star break." Um Sang-baek was sluggish with three runs in three ⅓ innings at the time. And I came to a conclusion. Hwang Jun-seo comes in as a starter. Coincidentally, Hwang Joon-seo pitched well against KIA on the 10th with one run in six ⅓ innings.

Manager Kim said, `In the first half, Jun-seo waited in the bullpen, but now Jun-seo's pace is good and he is throwing well. When I told Sangbaek, he accepted it willingly. He even said that if it gets better later, he should be put back as a starter. I'm grateful for the coach because he works hard brightly even in bad situations. Good things will happen again."

Regarding the use of Um Sang-baek, head coach Kim said, `It's a role that our starters throw when they're not good. It's a long throw. There are 57 games left in the second half. You have to catch the game that must-win teams can win. If you miss such a game, it's like two losses." Um Sang-baek can act as a long relief at other important moments, promote the team's second half of the game, and raise his pace.

KBO League Kiwoom and Hanwha at Gocheok Dome in Seoul on the 5th. Hanwha won Kiwoom and booked the Winning Series. Coach Kim Kyung-moon greets his fans after the game. Gocheok =Reporter Song Jeong-heon@sportschosun.com/2025.07.05/

On the other hand, regarding Hwang Joon-seo's rotation, Kim said, `I think it will be the last turn after Moon Dong-ju. Of course, considering the cancellation of rain, etc., we will put it in according to the situation."

Hanwha was thrilled to rank first in the first half in 33 years under head coach Kim's leadership. There is a 4.5-game difference from the second place. He is in a situation where he can try to win the regular season. In order to do so, the stability of the starting lineup is the most important. With that thought alone, head coach Kim made a difficult decision. How will this rotation change affect Hanwha's fate in the second half.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.