"It's definitely changed." Will the tall sidearm, which traded for a genius shortstop, recreate the Unheardable mode

"It's definitely changed." Will the tall sidearm, which traded for a genius shortstop, recreate the Unheardable mode

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Will Choi Ha-neul (26), the side arm of the Samsung Lions in professional baseball, which drew attention with "genius shortstop" Lee Hak-joo (former Lotte Giants infielder), recreate the Unheated mode.안전놀이터

Choi, who joined Lotte in 2018 after graduating from Gyeonggi High School, moved to Samsung in January 2022. He reported his first win against Hanwha on Aug. 19, 2022, by allowing five hits, two outs and three strikeouts in five ⅔ innings.

He took the mound for the first team three times in 2023, and lost two games without a victory. His ERA was 19.89. He performed as an ace in the Futures League. He won six games and lost three times in 17 games. He posted an ERA of 2.45, ranking first in the Southern League.

Choi's maximum speed in 2023 stayed in the mid-130km range, but continued systematic training throughout the winter, rising to the mid-140km range. Choi started the spring camp of the Futures Team last year, but managed to get promoted to the top-tier camp thanks to his powerful pitching.

By properly utilizing his main weapons, circle change-up, and newly installed sliders, he was impressed by the coaching staff. He played in 13 games between March and April, boasting one win, one hold and 2.04 earned run average, and continued his scoreless streak in eight consecutive games from the SSG Landers on March 30 to the Doosan Bears on April 16.

Manager Park Jin-man said, "He has significantly changed compared to last year. I played as a starting pitcher several times last year, but suffered from reduced speed. While preparing well for the off-season, he gained a lot of ball power. I think the player himself has gained a lot of confidence."

"It didn't feel real. I felt that the results of the season could change depending on how we prepare for the offseason," Choi said. "I was listed in the opening entry for the first time since my debut as a pro and stayed in the first team for the longest time."

"When I was losing, I was so proud and thrilled when I got on the mound and stopped two innings well and the team came from behind. I was so happy that baseball went well and I enjoyed going to the ballpark," he added.

However, Choi's performance did not last long. He showed sluggish performance with one loss in 11 games in May and a 9.00 ERA in two games in June. Due to his injury, he failed to take the mound at the Kia Tigers game on August 11.

Choi joined the ranks of "out-of-pocket men" in December last year. You can expect so-called "married man buffs." Can he prove that the "unheated mode" at the beginning of the season is not a coincidence.