My shoulders are good, but... Even in the fifth year, prospect tag → Confidence explodes as he regained his initial commitment...I repaid the trust of the head coach

Aug 12, 2025

My shoulders are good, but... Even in the fifth year, prospect tag → Confidence explodes as he regained his initial commitment...I repaid the trust of the head coach
Caption>2025 KBO All-Star Game at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 12th, catcher Cho Hyung-woo from SSG. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.12/



My shoulders are good, but... Even in the fifth year, prospect tag → Confidence explodes as he regained his initial commitment...I repaid the trust of the head coach
The game between SSG and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 26th, and Cho Hyung-woo, with no outs and runners on the first and third bases, hits an RBI come-from-behind hit in the top of the sixth inning. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.06.26/
My shoulders are good, but... Even in the fifth year, prospect tag → Confidence explodes as he regained his initial commitment...I repaid the trust of the head coach
The game between SSG and Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 10th, Cho Hyung-woo hitting a three-run home run with two outs and runners on the first and third bases in the top of the fourth inning and giving a folder greeting to manager Lee Soo-yong. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.10/
It was hard to break the skin. It was followed by injuries. However, SSG Landers Cho Hyung-woo (23) finally stretched out.

Cho Hyung-woo led the team to victory by hitting four hits a day, including his sixth career home run, against the Lotte Giants. After the game, SSG coach Lee Sung-yong "Today's lead was good, and he was very active in attack." In particular, he even praised his saliva dry, saying that the home run in the fourth inning brought a winning atmosphere.

Cho Hyung-woo, from Gwangju Il High School, was a promising catcher who was recognized enough to be listed as a candidate for the first nomination along with his friend Lee Eui-ri (KIA Tigers) in high school. As expected, he entered the professional league in the 2021 rookie draft by being drafted by the SK Wyverns (current SSG Landers) in the high order of the second first round (eight times overall). In particular, the bullet-like throw to the second base was highly praised.




The problem was the hit. In 2023, when veteran Lee Jae-won began to taste the first division in earnest, Cho Hyung-woo's batting average was only 185, (22 hits in 119 times at bat).

SSG, feeling anxious in the end, recruited another veteran catcher Lee Ji-young in 2024, and with Lee Ji-young's performance, they only received a chance of 38 at-bats in 19 games in 2024. Neither offense nor defense was well received.

My shoulders are good, but... Even in the fifth year, prospect tag → Confidence explodes as he regained his initial commitment...I repaid the trust of the head coach
The game between SSG and Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 10th, and Cho Hyung-woo, with two outs and runners on the first and third bases, hits a three-run home run and throws the bat in the top of the fourth inning. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.10/
Cho's height was 1 meter 87. His tallness as a catcher was a disadvantage. It is pointed out that the second base throw is late even with good shoulders due to the falling quickness, and there is a problem with the blocking posture.




Since last year's wrap-up camp, he has repeatedly conducted special training to improve his quickness. I rolled to the point where my mouth smelled sweet. Cho Hyung-woo, who was eager to win, literally carried out 'Harsh' training. Even when he was not able to play, he repeatedly trained on ball mixing and blocking.

Due to the nature of the catcher, communication with pitchers is very important even though he is a fielder. As a result of repeated meetings with the power analysis team, Cho Hyung-woo has grown little by little in terms of ball mixing and communication.

In addition to veteran Lee Ji-young, SSG has another promising catcher Lee Yul-ye. Perhaps Cho Hyung-woo also had not only a lot of time. However, this season, coach Lee Sung-yong trusted and gave him a chance, and he became more comfortable with his anxiety. Above all, it is praised that Seriza and battery coach are saving Cho Hyung-woo's throwing ability and holding his mental.




As a result, he is playing 206 at-bats and 483 ⅔ innings, the most since his debut, until the 10th, even though the season is not over yet. He also played in the All-Star Game. He also shook off the back pain that had been bothering him.

My shoulders are good, but... Even in the fifth year, prospect tag → Confidence explodes as he regained his initial commitment...I repaid the trust of the head coach
SSG Cho Hyung-woo on the ground in the 2025 KBO All-Star Game held at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 12th. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.12/
There was progress in the batting as well. The fact that he focused on hitting the ball rather than rushing to get a long shot worked. He also changed his batting form. Unlike in the past, when the left leg was pulled and hit, this year, the OPS (on-base plus slugging) was raised to 0.655 as a result of changing the left leg to a hitting form as firmly as if it were rooted in the ground. The player who had two home runs until last year has already hit four.

Immediately after this home run, he even showed off a brilliant ceremony. After returning to the dugout, he even greeted coach Lee Sung-yong with a polite folder greeting, making the head coach happy.

Cho Hyung-woo said "I had a hard time because the bat didn't fit well these days, but I played more than 100 special hits on the first day of my return and the first day of camp in Busan. I think I got the hang of it thanks to this."

"Confidence gained. I don't want to repeat the same mistakes last year. I will never miss the opportunity given this year."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.