‘LA Dodgers signing’ Jang Hyun-seok “aims for big league in four years”
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Jang Hyun-seok, a top high school pitcher who chose to take on the major league challenge, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $900,000.
He aims to reach the big leagues in four years.
Kim Soo-geun reports.
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A hard-hitting fastball in the mid-90s from his 6-foot-3 frame.
Jang Hyun-seok, recognized as the best pitcher in high school and selected for the Asian Games team, will wear an LA Dodgers uniform.
The contract is for $900,000, or about 1.2 billion won in our money. 메이저사이트
An LA Dodgers official explained that they have been watching Jang Hyun-seok for a long time, and that the decision was based on his performance as well as his potential for development.
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“I think he wanted to test how high he could go, and I think (he was) just in a good mood, and he was happy. Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations…”
Of the many big league teams that expressed interest in signing him, the reason he chose the Dodgers was surprisingly simple.
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“I think I chose the Dodgers because it was the Dodgers. Even as a kid, I watched them more than any other club (because of Ryu Hyun-jin)…”
He also revealed his dream of becoming a big leaguer.
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“My goal (to make it to the big leagues) is four to five years, and since I’ve challenged the best stage in the world, I’ll work hard and do my best to really make it to the big leagues.”
Confidence is also evident.
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“I think I need to work on things like ‘pitching mechanics’ a little bit more, and I think if I fix those things, I’ll be fine. I think I’ll be successful if I think about the confidence (that it works).”
Jang is scheduled to hold a press conference next Monday to reveal his ambitions for the big leagues.