"I'll continue to show good performances until next season"...NC Won Jong-hae's firm determination is growing in Australia
"I'll continue to show good performances until next season"...NC Won Jong-hae's firm determination is growing in Australia
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Won Jong-hae (NC Dinos), who has recently gained valuable experience in the Australian Baseball League (ABL), promised to do well next season.
Won Jong-hae, a native of Konkuk University Middle School and Jangchung High School, is a right-handed sidearm pitcher who received a lot of attention from his amateur days due to his natural potential. Along with fastballs with a maximum speed of 144 kilometers per hour, he was called by NC as the 65th player in the seventh round in 2024.스포츠토토
Since then, Won has continuously played in the Futures League this year and had a breakthrough in adapting himself to the professional league. He played in 10 games (27.1 innings) with one win, two losses and one hold with an ERA of 3.95. During the season, Won displayed his presence in the Futures League All-Star Game roster.
The NC Dinosaurs also have no doubt about Won's potential. After the season, the NC Dinosaurs sent their support to the Perth Heat, an ABL club, along with right-handers Shin Young-woo, left-hander Seo Ui-tae and Park Ji-han.
Won Jong-hae, who has been gaining valuable experience in Australia, has been displaying robust performance lately. As of Tuesday, he played in six games (27.2 innings) with one win and one loss with an ERA of 3.90. Notably, he pitched perfect pitching by allowing four hits, one walk and seven strikeouts in six innings against the Canberra Cavaliers on Thursday last week, while he pitched well in six innings with five hits, one homer, two walks, eight strikeouts, and two runs in the game against the Brisbane Bandits on Sunday, the first day of the sixth round, to secure his victory.
Won Jong-hae, who was recognized for this ball, also enjoyed being selected as the pitcher of the team's fifth round before playing against Brisbane on the 20th.
On the 19th, Won Jong-hae said on the NC club Futures SNS, "I'm happy to tell the fans good news. I pitched six innings for the first time (against Canberra), and I think it was a good experience."
Coach Lee Ho-joon, who recently took the helm of NC Dinosaurs, is a leader who stresses infinite competition. If the team shows rapid growth, Won Jong-hae could have an opportunity.
Won said, "I will maintain good performance so that I can continue through next season. I will do my best to deliver better contents to fans who send messages of support." Will Won be able to show his presence during the 2025 season.
Meanwhile, Shin Young-woo, who was dispatched to the Perth Heat along with Won Jong-hae, has also displayed remarkable performances. As of Tuesday, he has played in five games (23 innings), lost 2-1 and posted an ERA of 2.74.