I got an ML offer, but Ahn Woo-jin also played a part in the sudden decision to go to Kiwoom? I sent you a DM...

Sep 17, 2025

I got an ML offer, but Ahn Woo-jin also played a part in the sudden decision to go to Kiwoom? I sent you a DM...
2026 KBO rookie draft was held at Lotte Hotel World in Seoul on the 17th. While Bukil High School's Park Joon-hyun, who was nominated in the first round by Kiwoom, is wearing a uniform, he is greeting coach Huh Seung-pil. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.09.17/



I got an ML offer, but Ahn Woo-jin also played a part in the sudden decision to go to Kiwoom? I sent you a DM...
2026 KBO rookie draft was held at Lotte Hotel World in Seoul on the 17th. Bukil High School's Park Joon-hyun, who was nominated in the first round by Kiwoom, is coming down from the stage. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.09.17/
"I sent you a message because I'm a role model...."

Park Joon-hyun was nominated to Kiwoom Heroes as the first overall pick at the 2026 Synindrap held at Lotte Hotel World Crystal Ballroom in Seoul on the 17th.

Park Joon-hyun, who throws fastballs up to 157 kilometers, has a 2-1 record with a 2.63 ERA in 10 games this season. As the son of former Doosan Bears coach Park Seok-min, he showed the effect of 'baseball man gene'.




Kiwoom decided to name Park Joon-hyun early on. Kiwoom's general manager Huh Seung-pil said, `He is the best high school rookie in name and reality. The ball power coming from a sluggish body and stable pitching balance is overwhelming. He also explained that he is very likely to grow into a player who will represent the league. The result of the internal meeting ahead of the rookie draft was 'Unanimous'.

Park Joon-hyun, who was called the No. 1 overall pick, said "The goal was to be the No. 1 overall pick from the beginning of baseball. I was happy to prepare well during my third year of high school and get paid back today."

I got an ML offer, but Ahn Woo-jin also played a part in the sudden decision to go to Kiwoom? I sent you a DM...
2026 KBO rookie draft was held at Lotte Hotel World in Seoul on the 17th. Bukil High School's Park Joon-hyun, who was nominated in the first round by Kiwoom, is taking a commemorative photo. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.09.17/
He said he achieved his goal as the No. 1 player in the entire KBO League, but he didn't have concerns about the U.S. stage.




Park Joon-hyun's choice was the KBO League, although he was offered a total of $2 million (about 2.7 billion won) by major league clubs.

Park Joon-hyun said, `I thought there was still a lot to be desired and a lot to learn. After learning and gaining a lot of experience in the KBO League, I thought it would not be too late to go later."

The advice of 'Kium Senior', which had been considered earlier, also played a part. Park Joon-hyun picked 'Ahn Woo-jin' as his role model. Ahn Woo-jin also drew attention from Major League Baseball as a pitcher who throws fastballs in the middle and late 150km.




I got an ML offer, but Ahn Woo-jin also played a part in the sudden decision to go to Kiwoom? I sent you a DM...
The 80th Blue Dragon High School Baseball Championship and the weekend league king match between Bukil High School and Incheon High School held at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul on the 5th. Park Jun-hyun of Bukil High School pitching. Mokdong = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.05/
Park Joon-hyun asked for advice by sending an SNS message to Ahn Woo-jin. Park Jun-hyun sent a message to Ahn Woo-jin saying he was a role model. I got a reply about a month or two later. Come to think of it, you're serving in the military. I was surprised"I asked " (about staying in Korea), and he said he was in the KBO League. It helped me a lot."

Kiwoom delivered a uniform with No. 18 on it to Park Joon-hyun. The number that Park Jun-hyun wore in high school. This is the number that his father, Park Seok-min, attached.

Park Joon-hyun said, `I was very attached to No. 18, but thank you for treating me at the Kiwoom team.' `In the first year, I want to adapt quickly to the professional stage and play as many games as possible. I want to become a player who grows as I gain experience step by step."

In addition, he vowed that `I want to be a player whose personality comes first, even though baseball is also baseball.'



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.