Blended shaved head fighting spirit? 6 innings of hard work buried in Ha Joo-seok's buckle...Shin Minhyuk's sincere apology → Captain's dignity

Aug 17, 2025

Shin Min-hyuk for the interview. Reporter Kim Young-rok

photo courtesy of NC Dinos

"At first, I didn't even know what was going on. Suddenly, (Park) Minwoo ran towards me."

I even shaved my head because I wanted to do well. However, his heart, surprised by something unexpected, did not calm down easily.

Changwon NC Park on the 16th. Shin Min-hyuk's atmosphere, which he met after the NC Dinos' 9-6 victory, was not light all the time, unlike the victory. Responsibility for the team ranking, which is ranked seventh, has been desperate.

Shin Min-hyuk pitched hard with four runs in six innings. He gave up two runs first in the top of the first inning, but the NC lineup turned it over 4-2.

However, in the top of the fifth inning, Noh allowed a tie-breaking two-run. NC added two more points to run 6-4, but in the top of the eighth inning, Noh Si-hwan fired a two-run shot to tie the game, and Shin Min-hyuk's victory flew away.

Still, it was a pitch that felt the heavyness of a native ace. In particular, he concluded the situation early with a calm and quick apology at the bench clearing with Hanwha Ha Joo-seok in the top of the sixth inning.

Shin Min-hyuk, who met after the game, blamed himself for the situation. Ahead of the match against Ha Joo-seok, I looked back that it was wrong to put up the spirit while covering my gloves with my face.

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"I was hit by a home run earlier, and I screamed because the situation was frustrating. And even after striking out, I screamed because I liked it so much that I think you misunderstood. I'm sorry for that, and it was my mistake."

Shin Min-hyuk has struggled recently. He allowed many home runs against KT Wiz (3 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 home runs in 4 ⅓ innings) on the 1st and Kiwoom on the 7th (9 runs, 8 earned runs and 3 home runs in 6 innings).

He shaved his head short and played today with the thought of going back to the beginning. It's not so good these days, so I really wanted to help the team win today."

Then "Outward? 蹊?The ball went to the center, so I hit another home run today. I think that's why I saw myself blaming myself.' Pitcher coach Lee Yong-hoon said, `Forget everything you've already given me. "Let's think about what to do next time we go up," he advised and encouraged.

photo courtesy of NC Dinos

In fact, the number of pitches already reached 86 for four runs by the fifth inning. The replacement seemed likely, but coach Lee Ho-joon also posted Shin Min-hyuk in the sixth inning. Shin Min-hyuk said "I thought it would change, but the director believed it. I had a great desire to do better. That's why I screamed and did it."

Park Min-woo, who tore off Ha Joo-seok, his colleague in the draft, stroked Shin Min-hyuk's head in the dugout, showing the `Captain's Dignity.' Regarding Park Min-woo's advice, Shin Min-hyuk said, "It's my first time doing bench clearing, so I was very embarrassed, but thanks to Min-woo hyung saying 'Get a hold of yourself and do your own thing', the next result was good."I expressed my appreciation.

Through this day's pitch, Shin Min-hyuk became the 70th pitcher in KBO history to achieve 100 innings for five consecutive years. Shin Min-hyuk pledged, `I didn't even know there was such a record, but I want to continue the record for a longer time in the future.'

Shin Min-hyuk's mixed expression. Photo = MBC Sports+, Tving Capture

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.