Kim Sung-joon of Gwangju Il High School Joins Texas, Cheongryonggi Will Korea's Ohtani Dream Come True

Jul 01, 2025




Kim Sung-joon of Gwangju Il High School Joins Texas, Cheongryonggi Will Korea's Ohtani Dream Come True
The 80th Blue Dragon High School Baseball Championship and the weekend league match between Gwangju Il High School and Gyeongnam High School held at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul on the 1st, and Kim Sung-joon of Gwangju Il High School struck out in the top of the 4th inning. Mokdong = Reporter Heo Sang-wook
Gwangju Il High School Kim Sung-joon, who joined the Texas Rangers in the U.S. Major League Baseball, made an appearance in the blue dragon flag.

Kim Sung-joon of Gwangju Jeil High School started as the third batter and shortstop in the 80th Cheongryonggi High School Baseball Championship and the weekend league match against Gyeongnam High School at Mokdong Baseball Stadium on the 1st and recorded three strikeouts.

Kim Sung-joon, who was considered the biggest fish among high school players, has a confident physique of 185 centimeters and 83 kilograms. He has excellent infield defense as a shortstop and throws a fastball with a maximum speed of 152 km as a pitcher.




In the game, Kim Sung-joon showed off his sharp swing and cut off the opposing pitcher's ball, but he expressed regret by striking out all three at-bats.

Gwangju Jeil High School lost 0-9 to Gyeongnam High School in the seventh inning with a cold game. Kim Sung-joon, who was the shortstop and the third batter, did not take the mound as a pitcher. Kim Sung-joon, who struck out three, showed off his sharp swing and hit, can be confirmed by video.

Kim Sung-joon of Gwangju Il High School Joins Texas, Cheongryonggi Will Korea's Ohtani Dream Come True
The 80th Blue Dragon High School Baseball Championship and the weekend league match between Gwangju Il High School and Gyeongnam High School at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul on the 1st, and Kim Sung-joon of Gwangju Il High School hits in the top of the 4th inning. Mokdong = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.01/
Kim Sung-joon of Gwangju Il High School Joins Texas, Cheongryonggi Will Korea's Ohtani Dream Come True
The 80th Blue Dragon High School Baseball Championship held at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul on the 1st, the weekend league match between Gwangju Il High School and Gyeongnam High School, and Kim Sung-joon of Gwangju Il High School are defending. Mokdong = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.01/




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