Three-pitch strikeouts overwhelmed → There was also homework...154km fastball selection, showed promise

Sep 15, 2025

Three-pitch strikeouts overwhelmed → There was also homework...154km fastball selection, showed promise
Hanwha Jung Woo-joo, who is pitching in practice ahead of a game between NC and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 3rd, and pitching in the top of the 10th inning of extra time. Daejeon= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.09.03/



There may be some regrets. However, he has fully shown his potential as a starting pitcher.

Jung Woo-joo (19, Hanwha Eagles) started the game against the Kiwoom Heroes at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 15th and allowed three hits, two walks, four strikeouts and two runs in two ⅓ innings. The maximum speed of the fastball was 154km, and he mixed sliders (9) and curves (7).

Jung Woo-joo, who was drafted by Hanwha in the first round of the 2025 Rookie Draft (second overall), appeared as a relief pitcher this season and played in 46 games, recording three wins, no losses, and an ERA of 2.96 with three holds.




Jung Woo-joo, who announced his goal as a starting pitcher at the time of joining the team, has achieved his dream in a year.

Hanwha coach Kim Kyung-moon said, "(Jung) Woo-joo should have something to gain at the end of the season." Rather than throwing for a long time, he came out as a starter and experienced from No. 1 to No. 9, and after the season, it's different again. "I hope he finishes well in a good way." He said, "I'm going to go out (as a starter) about three times."

Three-pitch strikeouts overwhelmed → There was also homework...154km fastball selection, showed promise
Hanwha Jung Woo-joo, who is pitching in practice ahead of a game between NC and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 3rd, and pitching in the top of the 10th inning of extra time. Daejeon= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.09.03/
The number of pitches scheduled is about 50. In the beginning, the ball was formed somewhat high, showing a nervous appearance. He walked leadoff hitter Park Joo-hong. However, he later struck out both Song Sung-moon and Lim Ji-yeol, and even Choi Joo-hwan grounded out. The number of pitches is 22.




The number of pitches seemed to be somewhat high, but he immediately settled down. In the top of the second inning, the ball control became stable overall. The leadoff hitter Joo Sung-won was caught with a fly ball, and Lim Byung-wook was also caught with a fly ball to the second base. His showdown with Kim Gun-hee is the highlight. He grabbed his first strike with a slider at the first pitch and put both fastballs in the top of the strike zone. Kim Gun-hee swung and missed, then struck out the rookie. a three-pitch strikeout. Jung Woo-joo, who made headlines by striking out three consecutive pitches against Kiwoom in Gocheok on the 28th of last month, once again showed off his power.

Hanwha's batting lineup lightened Jung Woo-joo's shoulders by giving up two runs in the bottom of the second inning. However, I also checked my homework as I struggled a little bit in the third time when the batting order made a round.

He was hit by leadoff hitter Eo Jun-seo. 'Veteran' Oh Sun-jin struck out seven pitches, but Park Joo-hong hit a timely double. Park Joo-hong stole third base, and eventually got a triple from Song Sung-moon to tie the score 2-2. In the end, he walked straight to Lim Ji-yeol. As the number of pitches was 54, it was eventually replaced.




Hwang Jun-seo handed over the mound, and Hwang Jun-seo drew a double play to Choi Joo-hwan. Jung Woo-joo was also able to finish his starting debut with two runs.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.