Moon Dong-ju is down! Direct hit by pitching training → He was thrown on the mound

Aug 16, 2025

Moon Dong-joo, who fell after being hit by a pitch. Photo =MBC Sports+, TVing Capture

Moon Dong-joo, the future of Hanwha Eagles, was struck down by a ball.

Hanwha is playing the second game of the weekend series against the NC Dinos at Changwon NC Park on the 16th.

Hanwha starter Moon Dong-ju allowed four runs in the bottom of the first inning due to an unexpected hit, but he has been keeping the mound without a run since then. Hanwha also caught up with two runs in the top of the second inning and faced 2-4.

Moon Dong-ju, who took the mound in the bottom of the fourth inning, seemed to regain his good performance by striking out NC Park Se-hyuk and Seo Ho-cheol in a row.

However, the ball hit Moon Dong-ju's right arm by NC Choi Jung-won targeting a 137km folk ball on Moon Dong-ju's third pitch.

Choi Jung-won's ball flew toward the pitcher like a bullet, and Moon Dong-joo hastily tried to stop the ball by sticking out his left hand's glove, but it was too late. The ball that hit Moon Dong-ju's right arm rolled into the foul area between the home and the first base.

The Hanwha-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 10th. Moon Dong-ju, who took the mound as a starting pitcher for Hanwha. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.8.10/

Immediately after being hit by the ball, Moon Dong-ju collapsed on the mound without even a second movement. With his right arm clasped, he rolled around on the mound and complained of pain. He bit his lips hard, took off his hat and tried to cover his face and not show his face.'

Hanwha fielders, coaches and trainers, including pitcher coach Yang Sang-moon, gathered on the mound all at once. While examining Moon Dong-ju's condition, there was heavy silence not only on the mound but also in the stands.

Moon Dong-ju, who is represented by a 161km fastball, is a player with the best star quality in professional baseball. There were many Hanwha fans who came to the scene wearing cheerleaders or uniforms cheering for Moon Dong-ju. They covered their mouths in unison, and young fans burst into tears.

After a while, Moon Dong-ju stood up from his seat, but he still looked distressed with a deep waist down. Choi Jung-won expressed his sorry, but Yang Sang-moon, Hanwha pitching coach, comforted him by gesturing 'It's okay because it's in the game'.

The Hanwha-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 10th. Hanwha starter Moon Dong-ju is pitching hard. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.8.10/

Moon immediately moved through the dugout to the locker room. Hanwha quickly warmed up Cho Dong-wook and took the mound.

An official from Hanwha said, `Moon Dong-ju was hit by a ball on the right forearm and replaced it to protect the player. He said he is currently icing" and "We will decide whether to check the hospital after checking the condition."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.