Excluding shock entry of 7.8 billion FA, PO batting average of 0.0775 billion FA Awakening → Prerequisites for Upset Series

Oct 26, 2025

Excluding shock entry of 7.8 billion FA, PO batting average of 0.0775 billion FA Awakening → Prerequisites for Upset Series
The first PO match between Samsung and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 18th. Hanwha Shim Woo-joon, who hit a leadoff batter double in the bottom of the sixth inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.10.18/



This is shocking.

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Um Sang-baek missed his second chance to play in the Korean Series.

Um Sang-baek was not listed in the Korean Series entry between the Hanwha Eagles and the LG Twins announced by KBO on the 25th.




When asked about the entry at the Korean Series Media Day held later in the day, Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon explained "LG is a solid team, so we have increased the number of entries for pitchers by one." It means one less fielder and one more pitcher. With more pitchers, Um Sang-baek, who was in the playoff entry, thought he would survive.

However, the entries announced after Media Day included pitchers Kim Jong-soo and Yoon San-heum. Um Sang-baek and outfielder Kwon Kwang-min were missing.

Excluding shock entry of 7.8 billion FA, PO batting average of 0.0775 billion FA Awakening → Prerequisites for Upset Series
The game between Hanwha and Doosan held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 25th, and Hanwha Um Sang-baek is regretful as he gave up a solo home run to Doosan Yang Seok-hwan in the bottom of the 5th inning. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.09.25/
Um Sang-baek is a match card that Hanwha recruited in the FA market for a total of 7.8 billion won ahead of this season. The most important stage, the Korean Series, ended the disappointing season with a disastrous ending that failed to add strength.




It was the last chance given as a bullpen pitcher in the playoffs.

Um Sang-baek took the mound in relief in the second round of the playoffs and allowed one hit (one home run) and two strikeouts in ⅔ innings. He took the mound with one out in the top of the ninth inning when he was losing 1-5, gave up a walk to Lee Jae-hyun and struck out Kim Tae-hoon, but allowed Kang Min-ho to hit a wedge-two-run home run while playing a body change-up game. As Hanwha chased two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Um Sang-baek's two runs in the ninth inning remained a regret.

Um Sang-baek's autumn was practically over there. Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon later declined to comment when asked about Um Sang-baek in public. It eventually led to the exclusion of the Korean Series entry.




Um Sang-baek fell far short of expectations with a 2-7 record and a 6.58 ERA in 28 games this season. He gave the starting pitcher a chance to the bullpen, but failed to shake off his weak jinx in the fall.

Excluding shock entry of 7.8 billion FA, PO batting average of 0.0775 billion FA Awakening → Prerequisites for Upset Series
Lotte and Hanwha's Noh Si-hwan and Shim Woo-joon are batting training at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 30th. Daejeon = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2025.09.30/
Hanwha also has another game card recruited by the fielders this season. This is shortstop Shim Woo-joon, who was brought in as the first transfer FA contract with a total of 5 billion won.

In defense, he contributed greatly to the stability of the infield. But the problem was the blow. He only posted a batting average of 0.231 in 94 games this season. Even the on-base percentage was 0.287. As he was not able to get on base, he could not take advantage of his fast feet to the extent that he was a steal king in 2020. This is why he only scored 39 points and stole 11 bases.

The problem is that the batting slump has become more serious in the fall baseball season.

Shim Woo-joon was the lowest among 16 Hanwha Samsung batters who filled the regulation with one hit in 13 at-bats (0.077) in five playoff games. It is a disappointing figure to come out as a pinch runner and a logistical agent.

Hanwha is counting on Shim Woo-joon's performance at the time of KT Wiz's first integrated victory.

Shim Woo-joon was active in the 2021 Korean Series, hitting 6 for 15 with a .400 batting average. Based on this record, he is not a psychologically weak player in a big game.

However, the problem is that he is too low in confidence at the current at-bat.

Even considering that the pioneer is not good, there are many swings in the ball that is out of the zone. He is also seen swinging confidently in a hurry to hit the ball. Dropped confidence can be difficult to recover in a short period of time. This is especially true in large games where pitchers dig into batter weaknesses in super-intensive mode.

If the downturn continues, the bench needs to make a decision. Because there is no time to wait.

Once the stage changes, they give them a chance first, but if they still show lack of confidence at bat, they should also consider excluding the starter. It is inevitable to use it as a baserun or defense reinforcement agent in the second half of the game.

Excluding shock entry of 7.8 billion FA, PO batting average of 0.0775 billion FA Awakening → Prerequisites for Upset Series
The game between the Hanwha Eagles and the LG Twins at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 26th. Hanwha shortstop Shim Woo-joon is handling LG Hong Chang-ki's hit with two outs and runners on the second and third bases in the top of the fourth inning. Daejeon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.09.26/
However, in short-term games where stable defense is important, Shim Woo-joon's absence, such as lubricating oil at home and abroad, can make the overall defense balance unstable. At that point, Hanwha's bench is deeply concerned. A dilemma-like situation in which flexible appointment methods are needed depending on the situation.

The best scenario is that Shim Woo-joon wakes up and plays an active role over the offense and defense in the 2021 mode. The strength needed to win the championship for the first time in 26 years. That way, Hanwha has invested a large amount of money.

Players who receive big money must overcome the burden and pay for the money. There is no excuse. That's what professionals are.

Um Sang-baek has to promise next year unfortunately, but Shim Woo-joon has a big chance to make up for his slump this season.

If you perform a reversal on the Korean Series stage, you can change your negative view so far by 180 degrees. All's well that ends well.

So you have to do something at bat with a strong mind. A short journey to the championship, where they are desperately trying with one heart and one heart. There is no time to wait.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.