Are you scared? Rebellion of the lowest annual salary newcomer is not behind 2.5 billion foreigners...Where does this pitcher come from
Aug 18, 2025
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Cho Sung-hwan, acting manager of the Doosan Bears, melted the heart of a young pitcher making his debut in the first division. After the head coach's visit to the mound, he overcame the bases-loaded crisis and caused a big shock by dragging the atmosphere of the game on par with KIA ace James Nail. This is the story of Doosan's right-hander Ryu Jae-yu.
Je Hwan-yu started against KIA in Jamsil on the 17th and pitched five innings of two hits, three walks, and one run. He proved why he was a pitcher in the second division this year. Thanks to this, Doosan was able to seek a last-minute turnaround, and as soon as Nail went down after seven scoreless innings, he beat the KIA bullpen in the bottom of the eighth inning to score four runs. a 4-2 come-from-behind victory. Doosan showed its potential to come from behind to win over KIA for three consecutive days, winning four consecutive games.
I mixed slider (13), curve (7), and splitter (6) with fastball (45). The maximum fastball speed was 149km and the average speed was 145km. His fastball speed is not very fast based on these days, and he tied the KIA lineup even though his breaking ball control was not outstanding.
Je Hwan-yu graduated from Gonggo High School and wore a Doosan uniform as the 19th pick in the second round of the 2020 Rookie Draft. Although he was a top-ranked designated player, he did not stand out right away in the profession, and he joined the active military and solved the military problem early. Even after returning from military service, he struggled in the Futures League for a long time, and before this day, he played only three games in the first team.
This year, in his sixth year as a professional, Je Hwan-yu began to produce results while taking selection classes in the Futures League. He recorded two wins and one loss in 10 games, 51 ⅔ innings, 48 strikeouts and a 2.96 ERA. In the Futures League, a pitcher who had an ERA of more than 6 points every year suddenly became a pitcher in the 2-point range, so the club deserved to show expectations. Above all, his strikeout ability has improved remarkably. It was strange not to get a chance in the first team.
Acting manager Cho confirmed the starting pitcher as early as the 17th and made him prepare to take the mound step by step. Left-hander Choi Seung-yong left due to a broken left index finger nail, so he expected to make enough performance to keep Je Hwan-yu in the starting rotation.
Many expected a landslide victory for Nail. Nail is the league's top ace who re-signed with KIA for 1.8 million dollars (about 2.5 billion won) this year. He ranks second in the league with a 2.15 ERA. There is no pitcher beyond nail except Hanwha Eagles ace Cody Ponce (1.61). Je Hwan-yu is a player who receives a minimum annual salary of 30 million won. In the professional world, ransom means skill.
Before the game, acting manager Cho said "The opposing pitcher is the nail, and our batters will fight for the nail." I hope Je Hwan-yu doesn't think he's fighting nails, but goes head-to-head with KIA batters" he said.
Je Hwan-yu was nervous at the big opportunity that came for the first time. After walking Park Chan-ho after one out in the top of the first inning, he got a hit by Kim Sun-bin and became the first and third base. Choi Hyung-woo's sacrifice fly to left field gave up the first run of 0-1.
Je Hwan-yu, who lost a point, was unable to throw his ball to the KIA sluggers. He was on the verge of loading the bases with two outs by giving up walks to Na Sung-bum and Patrick Wisdom in succession.
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What advice would he have given.
Chueh-yu "Unlike Chueh-yu, he shook too much in the first inning. I feel like I fought with myself, not the other batter. The director said, "Are you scared?" Don't be intimidated. He said, 'You're a good pitcher, so I'm throwing it on the mound now.'"
After passing the hanko-bi, it was easy until the fifth inning. Je Hwan-yu faced 13 batters from the 2nd to the 5th inning, dealing with 12 batters as a mistake. Only Kim Sun-bin was allowed two hits, but the other batters failed to target Je Hwan-yu's ball at all. It was a pitch that didn't get pushed by nail at all.
After the game, acting coach Cho said "I can't help but praise Je Hwan-yu's pitching in his first appearance since his debut. After overcoming the crisis in the first inning, he pitched the best"We applauded.
Je Hwan-yu has been told since last weekend that he is entering as an alternate starting pitcher. Because of this, there was a long time to prepare. It's not a chance for everyone. Vowing to catch this properly and focusing on exercise day by day led to good results."
I thanked catcher Kim Ki-yeon for working well together.
Je Hwan-yu followed 100% of Ki-yeon's brother lead. Perhaps because he felt burdened compared to the second group, the breaking ball control was not at his disposal. Ki-yeon must have had a hard time, but he made a good result. Thank you very much."
Doosan showed off its pitcher's anger day after day, following Yoon Tae-ho, who pitched a surprise four-inning scoreless inning against KIA on the 16th. Doosan is a team that has consistently raised good pitchers despite the recent evaluation that the fielders are dry. At the end of this year, Yoon Tae-ho and Je Hwan-yu are revealing the future of Doosan's mound.
Acting head coach Cho said, `During these three consecutive games, the players who sharpened their skills in the Futures League were greatly contributed. There was a series of tight games, and the players performed brilliantly. I would like to thank everyone, including the second-tier coaching staff and the power part, for their detailed guidance.
"I've never heard a crowd shout of 10,000 won before. It was really thrilling and I want to hear that shout more often. Thank you so much for your support"He showed a willingness to get another chance.
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Jamsil = Reporter Kim Min-kyung rina1130@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
