Jang Hyun-seok (19, Masan Yongmago) went straight from the amateur ranks to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is indeed a contract that fits the description of an ultra-high school pitcher.
카지노사이트 Jang’s agency, Ricoh Sports Agency, announced on the 9th that “Masan Yongma High School pitcher Jang Hyun-seok has signed a contract with Major League Baseball (MLB)’s Los Angeles Dodgers worth $900,000 (approximately 1.18 billion won).
This is the fourth player in five years to join the Dodgers as an amateur, following Park Chan-ho in 1994, Jung Seok in 1998, and Choi Hyun-il in 2018. Ryu Hyun-jin (Toronto Blue Jays) came to the posting system from the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO.
Jang said, “I am honoured to join the prestigious Dodgers. I will work hard to become a better player as they have chosen me,” he said.
Choi is currently developing in the Dodgers’ minor league system. He has appeared in 10 games (eight starts) this season, going 2-2 with a 2.08 ERA. Jang Hyun-seok will also join the rookie league and provide good competition.
In 21 high school games, Jang pitched 68⅓ innings with a 1.85 ERA, 102 strikeouts, 42 walks and a 1.01 WHIP. He was named to the final roster for the Hangzhou Asian Games.
The 78th National High School Baseball Championship between Masan Yongmago and Guangzhou Jinhenggo was held at Mokdong Baseball Stadium on the 18th. Masan Yongmago’s Jang Hyun-seok gestures to the Gwangju Jinhungo dugout after a defence-less fourth inning. Mokdong=Heo Sang-wook 기자wook@sportschosun.com/2023.07.18/
Masan Yongmago and Gwangju Jeonggungo play at the 78th Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship at Mokdong Baseball Stadium in Seoul on Monday. Jang Hyun-seok roars after saving the day with runners on second and third base in the fifth inning. Mokdong=Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com/2023.7.19/
Upon learning of the news, American media outlet Dodger Nation wrote, “Jang Hyun-seok is an incredible 19-year-old pitching prospect. He has already topped out at 97 mph. He has a variety of pitches, including a fastball, curve, change-up, slider, and sweeper.
“Jang was expected to be the first pick in the KBO draft. But he wanted the challenge of America. The Dodgers gave him that opportunity. It will be a while before we see him in the big leagues, but we’re excited to see the Dodgers’ efforts to develop him into a future star.
“The Dodgers have a long history of signing world-class players like Ryu Hyun-jin, Kenta Maeda, and Hideo Nomo. Hopefully, Jang will have a similar career in Los Angeles. Dodgers fans cheered him on, saying, “We’ll be looking forward to seeing how he performs in the major leagues.
Meanwhile, Jang Hyun-seok will hold an official press conference on the 14th of this month at the Seoul Dragon City Hotel.