Yang Hyun-jong (33, Texas Rangers, photo), who aims for the’Big League’, made his first appearance in the US Major League (MLB) demonstration game and allowed a home run, but expectations for entering the opening roster were still there.
On the 8th, Yang Hyun-jong made the first appearance in the 8th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Surprise Stadium in Surprise Stadium in Arizona, USA on the 8th. Yang Hyun-jong, who caught the 2nd company well with strikeouts and a ball in the outfield, threw a boring ball in the middle of right-hander DJ Peters, and was hit by a solo shot on the left side.
He then gave a right-handed hit to left-handed batter James Outman, but ended the inning with a follow-up batter. Yang Hyeon-jong reaped an embarrassing save as the match, played in 8 innings, ended with Texas’ 4-3 victory.
Still, MLB.com predicted that 30 clubs and 2021 season opening rosters (26 players per team) would be included as a Texas bullpen. It’s not the starter you want, but it means your chances of making your debut as a big leaguer have increased.
Texas coach Chris Woodward said, “The home run was the only fault,” and “Yang Hyun-jong’s efforts to maintain his composure by collecting emotions were noticeable.”
Yang Hyun-jong, who finished his first actual pitching, said, “I threw it with a heart of excitement rather than a sense of tension. The start wasn’t good, but I think I’ll be able to throw my ball the next time I start,” he said. “Since I have to compete for the next three weeks, I will show a better appearance every time I start.”
He said, “The overall change and the ball itself were high because the ball was not fast or the pitching balance was not good,” he said. He said he plans to focus on finding the pitching sensation in the next game.
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