He is a rookie with a maximum speed of 156 kilometers. He is preparing for the upcoming 2025 season in Australia.
The Australian Baseball Organization (ABL) announced on Monday (Korea time) that the Perth Heat have recruited four promising pitchers from the NC Dinos this season. Based in Perth, the largest city in Western Australia, the Perth Heat have signed a partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays in the U.S. ahead of the opening of this season. Three of Tampa Bay’s minor league prospects are expected to play in the ABL this winter.
Perth is a team that includes veteran pitcher Warwick Suffold, who played for the Hanwha Eagles in the past and is still playing for the Australian national team. Another legendary veteran outfielder Tim Kennelly also plays for Perth.
NC`s promising players will also join the team in a surprise move. They are Shin Young-woo, Won Jong-hae, Seo Ui-tae and Park Ji-han, two of whom are top-rated prospects. The players will depart Korea next month and play as a member of the Perth Heat for ABL. If Perth advances to the post season, it will prolong the schedule up to early February, otherwise, it will return to Korea before then. NC sent three promising players including Han Jae-seung, Park Si-won and Lim Hyung-won to its ABL team Brisbane Bandits last winter as well.
Shin Young-woo is one of NC’s most anticipated promising pitchers. Once considered a big-time pitcher as an ace at Kyungnam High School during his high school years, he received NC’s fourth overall pick in the first round of the 2023 rookie draft.
After Shim Joon-seok, who was called the “biggest fish” that year, and Kim Seo-hyun and Yoon Young-chul, Shin Young-woo was ranked second. Of these, Shim Jun-seok went to the U.S., Kim Seo-hyun was named by the Hanwha Eagles and Yoon Young-chul by the KIA Tigers, respectively, and is currently playing in the first division. 메이저사이트
On the other hand, Shin is still on standby. His maximum speed of 156 kilometers was recorded in the first division stage, but he still failed to completely solve the homework on his poor ball control.
His debut was made this year. He made his first-team debut against SSG Landers on May 4 due to injury and allowed one hit, six strikeouts, five walks, and two walks in three ⅔ innings at the time. His pitches were not bad, but he reaffirmed his heavy task of seven walks.
Since then, Shin, who had played in the first division twice, was forced to leave the mound on May 31 against the Lotte Giants after failing to get an out count and allowing three hits, two walks, and five runs. He then stayed in the Futures League until the end of the season.
A promising fireballer who can fly up to 156 kilometers per hour. Now that he is entering his third year as a professional player, he should prove his value in the top-tier pro league. He has just begun his journey to Australia. With players ranging from triple-A players to amateur league players, the ABL is the best opportunity for KBO league players to test their new limits.
Of course, it is not easy. Since he has to go to Australia as soon as this season is over and play games right before the start of spring camp, it is difficult to fully take an off-season rest. However, not everyone can afford to take this opportunity, so look positively. The same goes for Won Jong-hae, Seo Ui-tae, and Park Ji-han, who are heading to Perth with Shin.
