From Chungam Ace to KT Shin Seong...Finally, the first professional team landed! Will director Lee Kang-chul's work be born again?

Aug 27, 2025

From Chungam Ace to KT Shin Seong...Finally, the first professional team landed! Will director Lee Kang-chul's work be born again?
Photo courtesy=KT 위즈



Despite the long history of Chungam High School's baseball team, not many players have played as ace since the second grade.

Park Gun-woo (19) of KT Wiz is an unusual example. Since his freshman year, he has been appointed by Chungam High School coach Lee Young-bok, and he wore a KT Wiz uniform in the rookie draft after giving his alma mater Chungam High School a presidential title last year.

It was good to show his true value in high school, but it was a pity that he threw too much, playing 94 ⅓ innings in the second grade and 69 ⅔ innings in the third grade. This is why he was initially mentioned as the first rounder, but was pushed to 19 times in the second round.




However, thanks to this, master pitcher trainer met manager Lee Kang-chul, so it may be a blessing in disguise.

Since joining the team, he has devoted himself to building his body. I received physical strength, technical training, and diet management systematically. Judging that his condition has recently improved, he has conducted a first-team tour (big tour) since the 22nd, and then was called by the first team on the 26th.

It is the first first team registration since joining the team. This season's Futures record is zero earned runs and two strikeouts in two games, one ⅓ and one inning. As the record shows, the focus is still on taking charge of 'First Army Air', but as he has taken time and built his body step by step, he may be able to show his standout appearance in the actual game.




From Chungam Ace to KT Shin Seong...Finally, the first professional team landed! Will director Lee Kang-chul's work be born again?
Park Gun-woo in Chungam High School. Sports Chosun DB
According to the KT club, it has the power to spray fastballs in the mid-to-late 140km and has raised the ball power further in the professional league. The advantage is that stable pitching balance and location are advantageous because they are born with control.

It is regrettable that the second pitch is still certain, but it is evaluated that he has a good natural pitching sense and excellent game management ability.

Park Geon-woo said, "The atmosphere of the first team is so good. I wanted to stay in the first team for a longer time somehow, but I'm happy to register for the unexpected first team entry" conveyed his intentions.




Then "I'm excited and nervous to be registered in the first team for the first time. I want to learn many things, not just registering"I want to show you a spirited pitch like a rookie." Even if I can't get on the mound, I'll cheer for you and help the team" also conveyed his true feelings.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.