Joining the starting lineup in the second half of the year...Nightmare of 3 home runs in 1 inning → Encouraged a fresh start, but sweated 2 ⅔ in 2 innings

Jul 29, 2025

The match between the Hanwha Eagles and the Samsung Lions at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th. Hanwha Hwang Joon-seo is catching his breath. Daejeon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.07.29/

"I hope you can change your mind and throw it well today."

Hwang Joon-seo (19, Hanwha Eagles) started the home game against the Samsung Lions at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th and allowed four hits (one home run) and three walks in two ⅔ innings.

Hwang Jun-seo, who joined Hanwha as a rookie in the first round last year, was selected as a starting pitcher in the second half of this season.

Hwang Jun-seo, who focused on building basic physical strength instead of joining the spring camp, came up to the first team for the first time at the end of May. Hwang Joon-seo, who received an opportunity as an alternative starter, showed off his stability by playing more than five innings in all four of the six games he started.

With Um Sang-baek's sluggishness, Hwang Jun-seo entered the second half of the year as a starting pitcher. However, on the 23rd, his first appearance in the second half, he allowed three home runs in one inning against Doosan, allowing four runs and going down the mound.

Ahead of the game on the 29th, Hanwha coach Kim Kyung-moon said "Before, he played a good role. It would be nice if I continued to do well, but since I'm a person, I think I was disappointed that day. I hope you change your mind and throw it well today" showed faith.

The match between the Hanwha Eagles and the Samsung Lions at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th. Hanwha coach Yang Sang-moon is visiting the mound to encourage starter Hwang Joon-seo. Daejeon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.07.29/

Hwang was unsuccessful in restoring his reputation. It was shaken against Samsung, with a home run coming out from the first inning. He was hit by a double by leadoff hitter Lee Jae-hyun in the top of the first inning, and later scored his first run with Kim Sung-yoon's true hit and Koo Ja-wook's hit. Koo Ja-wook was aiming for second base, but all the runners disappeared when he was caught. However, Diaz hit a home run and the second run came out.

In the second inning, he got on base with two walks, but he escaped the crisis with a double play.

However, the run continued again in the top of the third inning. He allowed a triple to Kim Sung-yoon after one out, and gave up his third score with Koo Ja-wook's sacrifice fly. He then walked Diaz as well.

In the end, he couldn't keep the mound anymore. The number of pitches has also increased to 74. Hanwha lowered Hwang Joon-seo and raised Um Sang-baek. Um Sang-baek seemed to be shaken by four pitches and a walk, but he ended the inning by striking out Park Byung-ho. Hwang Jun-seo's run was also able to stop at three points.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.