pitcher Han Seung-joo, who will wear KT Wiz uniform as an FA reward player for professional baseball Hanwha Eagles infielder Shim Woo-joon, said goodbye to Eagles fans.
KT appointed Han Seung-joo as a compensation player for Shim Woo-joon, who signed an FA contract with Hanwha on the condition of a four-year total of 5 billion won on the 13th. Han Seung-joo, who was nominated by Hanwha in the second round in 2020 after graduating from Busan High School, pitched in 73 games in the first division and posted a win, six losses and two-hold ERA of 5.97.
Han has lost two games without a win in 18 games this season. His ERA was 11.45. In the Futures League, he pitched well with four wins, one loss, four saves and four holds, 1.37 ERA in 17 games.
KT’s general manager Na Do-hyun said, “We are recruiting Han to strengthen pitching depth. He is a promising player who can throw various breaking balls such as sliders, curves, and folk balls in the strike zone based on his fastball of up to 148 kilometers.”
Han Seung-joo thanked his seniors for taking care of him on Instagram on the 13th. “I still vividly remember the moment when I went to the U.S. camp for the first time in 2020. It would have been so hard if it weren’t for Sang-won Park who took care of me and led me when I was lonely and had a hard time. I also felt that I should follow the example and do well if a rookie comes in,” he said.
“This year, I was always grateful to Eun-sung (Chae) for helping me and supporting me to go to the off-season training for the first time,” he said, adding, “I thought I would be a senior with such a cool and polite personality.” 메이저사이트
“I’ve been close to (Roh) Si-hwan since I was a third grader and he was my spiritual leader since I joined the Hanwha Eagles. We were always together, and I thought we would never be separated. So I’m really sad and I wonder if there’s another brother that I respect and follow like this. I’m embarrassed, but I was so grateful,” Han said.
He also greeted his fans. “It was always my pride and happiness to be nominated by Hanwha Eagles for the first time and to be able to play baseball with high expectations,” Han said. “The fans of the Hanwha Eagles always cheered for me with the loudest cheers, regardless of home away games, and it was overwhelming every moment.”
“I always wanted to play baseball well and always wanted to be helpful to the team, but I’m so sorry that I couldn’t,” he said.
Lastly, Han Seung-joo said, “I am leaving as KT Wiz, but I will always keep the support and cheers from the fans in my heart. I really appreciate the short but long five years. I hope the fans of the Hanwha Eagles will always be healthy and happy. Thank you so much for all that time.”
