Monteyo,’Sim Game Digestion’ Ryu Hyun-jin praised “It was his typical pitching” [캠프인터뷰]

Maekyung.com MK Sports (US Dunedin) Correspondent Kim Jaeho]

Toronto Blue Jays coach Charlie Monteyo praised Hyun-jin Ryu’s pitching, who played a simulation game.

In an interview with the New York Yankees and Grapefruit League held at TD Ball Park on the 22nd (Korean time) on the 22nd, Monteyo evaluated the pitching of Ryu Hyun-jin, who played the simulation game, saying, “Ryu Hyun-jin did a good job today.”

According to the Blue Jays club, Ryu Hyun-jin threw 77 balls in five innings that day, recording three hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. Instead of facing the Yankees in the first appearance of the season, I focused on build-up with a practice pitch.

Manager Monteyo said about Ryu Hyun-jin’s pitching, which replaced the schedule with a simulation game. Photo = Courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays didn’t have a chance to see his pitching directly as the Spring Camp team’s training facility was not disclosed to the media.
Instead, coach Monteyo evaluated the pitching details.

He said, “I focused on digesting innings in a controlled environment. Ryu Hyun-jin was good. He played his typical pitch. He threw a strike.”

With less than two weeks left for the season to open, it’s time to focus on the composition of the rotation. Although there is no official announcement, Ryu Hyun-jin is the most prevalent in the opening game selection. After that, anyone can come out.

In response, Monteyo said, “I have a good idea on how to organize the rotation behind Ryu Hyun-jin,” but he said, “I still have a week and a half left. I will have a better idea after two days.”

Tanner Roark, who appeared on behalf of Ryu Hyun-jin, showed a disappointing performance of 2 1/3 innings, 8 hits, 1 home run, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts, and 7 runs. Monteyo said, “The timing of the first episode was a bit wrong. I think the re-entry rule was helpful. After that, I came back and showed a better appearance.”

Anthony Kay, who started as the team’s fourth pitcher, scored two hits in four innings, two walks, three strikeouts, and one run. “I’m a big fan of him. I liked the fastball today. I hit 97 miles. I’m practicing the cutter, too. The cutter can be a very good ball for him,” he said positively.

On this day, Toronto lost 3-8. Garrett Cole, who has a strong confrontation with Ryu Hyun-jin in the opening game, came out as a starter and faced Toronto batters, battling 5 innings, 4 hits, 1 home run, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts, and 1 run.

It was an advantage for Toronto to see Cole’s pitch in advance. “I think it’s good for hitters to fight any pitcher on the opposing team in the same district,” said Montoyo.

He is one of the best pitchers. It would certainly have been helpful to us.” [email protected]

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