[서울신문] I’m alive~ Yang Hyun-jong class

2nd demonstration match 2 innings zero loss’KK K’
Director Woodward “I Will Do Any Role”

Yang Hyeon-jong (33), who is challenging the big leagues wearing a Texas Rangers uniform in the US Professional Baseball Major League (MLB), showed off his face as a great pitcher in the second appearance of the demonstration game.

Yang Hyun-jong came out as the third pitcher of Texas at the end of the 5th inning, which was a 3-3 tie in the MLB demonstration game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Phoenix, Arizona on the 14th (Korean time), striking out 3 in 2 innings and struggling with a hit-less goal. .

In the debut match against the Los Angeles Dodgers on the 8th, he threw 21 balls in one inning, hit two hits including one home run, and gave one point, but in six days, he mixed a big curve and throws 20 balls and six outcounts. He showed a more stable pitching, such as catching it.

In a video interview after the game, Yang Hyun-jong said, “All the balls, including the quick ball, the slider, and the change-up, are better than in the first pitch.

Regarding the use of curves, he added, “There are more powerful hitters than Korea, so I have to throw a lot.”

Coach Chris Woodward suggested that Yang Hyeon-jong would join the opening game roster as a bullpen pitcher rather than the starter. Woodward is in the middle of deciding a roster for the opening game of the regular league on April 1.

He commented, “I threw a breaking ball (a dropping ball) in a favorable ball count against a left-handed batter and caught three strikeouts, and since joining Spring Camp, I have thrown very well so far.”

He explained, “I think that the position of pitching a lot of innings by starting as the second pitcher in a game with two starting pitchers is suitable for Yang Hyun-jong.” “I threw a lot last year, but I am not worried, and he can play any role.” did.

Reporter Hong Ji-min [email protected]