reporter Kim Tae-woo · Video reporter Kim Seong-chul] Yang Hyeon-jong, the main pillar of the KIA Tigers mound, continues his strong bullpen pitching.
He threw 46 total pitches, experimenting with all his pitches. Yang Hyeon-jong, who is participating in the World Baseball Classic to be held in March, is토토사이트 improving his physical condition at a faster rate than in previous years.
Yang Hyeon-jong is the ace of KIA and the pitcher who should play a key role in this WBC. National team coach Lee Kang-cheol plans to use Yang Hyeon-jong in the middle of the game rather than starting the original position, considering the WBC’s pitch limit. Yang Hyeon-jong, who is a former national team ace and has an extraordinary sense of responsibility, is confident that he is building his body smoothly.
(Interview with Yang Hyeon-jong) “
It seems to be preparing well. Now, I think that time is long if it is long and short if it is short, so I think I am preparing well accordingly.”
There is a player who has it, but it is left-hander Yoon Yeong-cheol, who was nominated in the first round by the KIA from Chungam High School. Yoon Young-cheol, the only rookie who participated in this KIA spring camp, is a future ace who is highly anticipated by the club. Yoon Young-chul, who is trying to follow the path Yang Hyeon-jong walked, says that training with seniors at this camp is meaningful in itself.
(Interview with Yoon Young-cheol)
“When I first saw it, it sounded like this a little bit. Every time I see it, it seems like this is the only sound I hear. I’m curious to know how you did in the pro game, and I want to learn how to properly use the slider later.
” It is evaluated that it is suitable to play an active role as a KIA ace following Yang Hyeon-jong. There is also a belief within the team that systematic training in the pros will improve their skills. Yang Hyeon-jong is just happy to be a newcomer who has jumped into the 5th starting competition right away.
(Interview with Yang Hyeon-jong 2)
“Since I am a player who will lead our team from now on, I am looking forward to it, and I hope that I do not get sick.”
The veteran Yang Hyeon-jong, who is in charge of the team’s present, and the rookie Yoon Young-cheol, who must brighten up the future. Arizona, where the present and future of the KIA Tigers meet, is getting hotter.