The dilemma between 1 and 150 wins, Yang’s time to be decided within 2 weeks[SS 포커스]

KIA Reporter Yang Hyeon-jong and Park Jin-up [email protected]

[스포츠서울 장강훈기자] Free agent (FA) Yang Hyeon-jong, 31, is in the middle of the middle. Since it is a position to be chosen, I am preparing for the season while doing individual training. It looks like he’s in a dilemma between his dream and his historic 150 wins.

Yang Hyun-jong is trying to advance into the major leagues. Even though the Japanese professional baseball window is open, it seems that it will be difficult to draw a contract at a level that will surpass the desire to get on the big league stage of the dream. It is known that it is in a state of stagnation because it is hoping for a major league guarantee contract. There has been news that’some major league clubs are exploring the possibility of recruiting’ through various channels, but they are literally’in the middle of a search’. Some teams put question marks on their health or position because of their performances that were below expectations last year. Trying to expand the range of martial arts through split contracts is probably natural in the major leagues where relentless business is the foundation.

Positive and negative evaluation is half and half. There are also many views that are expected to adapt well to the major leagues. Although the redemption is less than the average in the big leagues, there are also evaluations that the game management ability is comparable to Toronto ace Ryu Hyun-jin. There is an opinion that a good defensive team will be able to do its part as a starter because it can also use curves for changeups and sliders. On the other hand, some point out that the conditions for a soft landing in the big leagues are difficult because it is not at a level that can overwhelm batters with a pitch. There are also voices of concern that if the major leagues are operated normally with a 162 game system, physical difficulties such as travel distance and jet lag will be encountered.

Looking at the value as an asset of the KBO League, it is a good picture for Yang Hyun-jong to remain in KIA. Yang Hyeon-jong, who won 147 wins in KBO league career, is evaluated as a pitcher who can achieve his first 200 wins after Song Jin-woo (former Hanwha coach). Assuming that he is active for four more years as a starting point, 200 wins are possible with an annual average of 13 wins. Considering the propensity of Yang Hyeon-jong, who became a complete pitcher through thorough self-management, it is not an impossible challenge. He is a pitcher who deserves more than the most wins in the KIA franchise. It is also a huge asset to the KBO League that it has a relatively modelable personality. It means that he can establish himself as a role model to many juniors and dream trees as a’respected baseball player’. Unfortunately, it is rare in the KBO League that a player who has both personality and skill as well as Yang Hyun-jong.

Looking at individual aspirations and dreams, the value of one major league win is a valuable asset that cannot be exchanged for anything. In terms of experiencing advanced baseball on a larger stage, it is a reason not to bend the challenge. The KIA club is also sending support, saying, “I wait for my own choice” because they know the value of this one win. The deadline for Yang Hyun-jong’s decision on the Maginot line for the KIA team is on the 20th of this month. There are more than 15 days left, but if it is long, it is long and if it is short, it is short. KIA General Manager Gye-Hyun Jo said, “I believe that he is a very sincere player, so he will be steadfast in preparing for the season apart from his achievements. We will prepare to make the name Yang Hyun-jong shine wherever the stage is.”
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