Chapter 75 – Episode 75. First of All, the National Team. (2)

‘All the players who say I’m long have gathered here. After all, is this the national representative?’

‘What is the national team? I don’t see anyone who can succeed in the majors.’

‘It’s because the major leaguers haven’t come yet.’

‘Are they the ones who can hold out their business cards in front of me even if they come?’

‘… Of course, that’s not it.’

In the first place, Rossby’s standard of success was too high. However, apart from Rossby’s thoughts, the players gathered in the national team now were all players who said they were long.

‘Ah, there is one player who played in the majors until last season.’

‘Who?’

I looked at the giant man at Rossby’s words. A man who hides great muscles under a generous body.

“Hanbeom hyung. At what age do you come to the National University?”

“Mind! It’s my last day too.”

“Keuuu, since he’s a major leaguer, he always takes it off.”

“Uehano that the team won’t let you go.”

A man who speaks a thick Gyeongsang-do dialect. He was a strong criminal He led the Charlotte Blue Mariners in their brief heyday in the 2000s, the man who hit over 100 home runs in the major leagues. Always the main character of ‘Joo Hyung-jin vs Kang Kang-beom’, also known as ‘Jugang Daejeon’ on community sites.

And the man who split the KBA league in the early 2010s with Choi Jin-cheol, who is the same age as him. Choi Jin-cheol was not selected for the national team last season due to poor performance, but Kang-beom Kang, who was a major leaguer until last year, was selected for the national team at the age of 37.

I don’t know the detailed stats, but he was a great hitter to the point of knowing that his OPS exceeded 1 during the 9 seasons he played in the KBA league with three triple crowns.

Plus, he’s been in the major leagues for eight seasons, so his skills have been proven.

‘Is it good that I played for 8 seasons?’

‘… In Korea, that’s a big deal.’

‘Well, it’s amazing that the monkeys played in the major leagues.’

‘Again, again. Racism.’

‘Still, since you played in the big leagues, I’ll take a look at you during training and evaluate you. I was in the majors until last year.

‘All right.’

If I went up in the finals, I would be able to face a real major leaguer, but I was curious about how Rosby would compare me and Kang Han-beom.

Anyway, except for Kang Han-beom, seeing players like Gi Ra-seong made my heart feel grand. Is this the taste of the national team? Ki Sang-joo and Kim Su-ho, whom I saw during spring camp, also seemed to look different when I saw them here.

By the way, there are only three people including me who got on the national team from AT Thunders. Ki Sang-joo, Kim Soo-ho, and I. That was it. Excluding major leaguers, is 3/25 a lot? So if you calculate…. How many pros is this?

‘Don’t do stupid things with a mind that doesn’t work.’

‘I was pretty good at math, right?’

‘But can’t you count that too?’

‘Write. It can be a bit difficult. Right now, the sugar level isn’t enough.’

‘Then what is the batting average of 3 hits in 25 at-bats?’

’10 and 2 pennies?’

‘How many percent is 1/2 penny?’

‘How do I know that?’

Hehe, as expected, you’re interesting.’

What’s fun? One thing was certain, this man was making fun of me again.

“A long time?”

What? What about this kid? While I was talking with Rosby, Jang Woo-joo approached me.

“Don’t be mean, kid. I am older than you.”

I was still annoyed by Rossby, but when the young guy spoke rudely, my words didn’t come out well.

“Isn’t that our motive?”

“I was in a hurry. Bastard.”

“Ah…. Sorry. Still motivated….”

“Are you not me?”

“No….”

Come to think of it, this bastard seems to have flirted with me when I hit a home run…. Shall I give it to you?

Hehe, even if I beat him, it won’t change how stupid you are?’

‘It’s not like that! It’s just because it’s thick.’

“Anyway, bro. Take care of the same maknae.”

Yes, what’s wrong with you Like a 5-year-old adult, I decided to forgive this guy. Well, if you see an overwhelming talent like me, you can send jealousy with those eyes.

“Okay, let’s get along.”

“Oh, do you know the youngest?”

“Senior Seungcheol! Hello. I am a fan.”

“I was also the youngest at the last Olympics. At that time, I was a rookie like you guys…. Time flies.”

He was Joo Hyung-jin’s son, Joo Seung-cheol. He debuted like a comet in 2021, won the Rookie of the Year title, and became the first high school graduate rookie to hit 30 homers and hit the 30-30 club. 30-30 club for two years in a row, outfielder Golden Gloves for two years in a row. He was the current KBA superstar who inherited thick blood from Joo Hyung-jin.

“Let’s do well with the three maknaes. Actually, it was difficult last year because there was no age group in the national team.”

“Ah! It’s an honor, senior!”

“Yes.”

“Are you a fierce tiger? I heard a lot about it from my father. He said his strength is not human level. I’m also going to hit a home run, so I’m looking forward to it.”

It sure looks strong. It’s a bit harsh for me to say this, but it didn’t seem like an Asian’s physicality. Joo Hyung-jin was like that in the first place, but I feel like he has a better physical than Joo Hyung-jin?

Height 194? He looked like that, and he weighed 100kg, but with this body, he saw a center fielder and stole 30 bases. What kind of game character is that? But even with such a player, Hancheol couldn’t win. After all, is it impossible to win on your own?

‘That bastard is nothing. You look better to me.’

‘How do you know without seeing?’

‘This bastard is a piece of shit even if I encourage him. Go away.’

If you’re going to give me encouragement, do you do it until the end?

‘What are you saying? It’s a baby monkey.’

‘I’d rather do that.’

“Why are you staring at people? What, aren’t handsome guys like me common? You were a little bit better too.”

“Yes? Did you have any thoughts? And honestly, my face is better.”

Haha, you’re a pretty funny guy, aren’t you? Hey, space Who do you think is better? Objectively.”

“Ah, that….”

“Answer comfortably, feel free.”

When Joo Seung-cheol pressed Jang Woo-joo with words and eyes, I clenched my fists so that Joo Seung-cheol couldn’t see.

‘Tell me straight. Bastard.’

“Well…. In fact, the face is that of Maengho hyung….”

Haha, kids these days definitely have no concept.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Ah, I was joking because it was too frozen. Joke. Anyways, let’s do well with the maknaes.”

Joo Seung-cheol laughed out loud again as he said that. His father, Joo Hyeong-jin, was blunt, but Joo Seung-cheol seemed to be active. Joo Seung-chul, who had been laughing like that, suddenly put his shoulder on my shoulder and spoke to me in small words.

“Hey, Dongjin said that you play so well? See you later with Dongjin.”

“Did Dongjin talk about that too?”

Didn’t you play around in front of Dongjin Kim? Joon-Hoo Did this bastard talk to Kim Dong-Jin?

“Well, since there’s a one-year difference, we talk about this and that.”

“By the way, is the senior going too?”

I thought that a name like Joo Seung-cheol would attract women, but it was surprising that Joo Seung-cheol also went to the club.

“Shouldn’t you enjoy your youth? See you after the WBC.”

“Yeah, it’s me, it doesn’t matter.”

If it was Joo Seung-cheol, celebrities would surely know…. Even a celebrity wanted to try it once.

“Hey! Youngest ones. What are you talking about?”

“It was just that the youngest members were building friendships.”

“Okay? Isn’t it a bit like when old people like me get stuck?”

“No.”

“Then, let’s talk while eating. You two are new to national college, so hyung will tell you something.”

Who is it? Because he’s not wearing a baseball cap, it’s hard to tell his face apart.

“Senior Cheolyoung. Hello!”

“Yes, you… ?”

“It’s Jang Woo Joo.”

“So, are you a fierce tiger? Do you know me Shilla Park Cheol-yeong. I’m also on second base, so let’s do well with the same second baseman.”

Park Cheol-young seemed to remember it. He was the second baseman stealing king of Shinra Triggers, and was also the player who also ranked second in steals last year. His batting average was also 3.00 for the fourth consecutive season. Unlike me, he is a typical second baseman style player.

“Ah yes. Take good care of me.”

“And the interview was fun. There should be at least one character like that in Korea. But are you really not watching KBA?”

“Yes.”

At my answer, Park Chul-young paused for a while, as if he was stunned, and then continued. But I haven’t really seen it. What can I say?

“Well…. Oh, second baseman, really big for a second baseman. I envy you. If I had your physicality, I wouldn’t have played second base. Honestly, isn’t the outfield good?”

“Ah, bro. The outfield is also difficult.”

Joo Seung-cheol was furious at the outfield ignoring remarks. However, Park Chul-young did not back down and continued talking.

“Should I pay? I just need to catch some floating balls. Isn’t that right, Maengho?”

Suddenly? Well, it’s true that being in the outfield is easy.

“It’s a fact. In little baseball, the outfield is what kids who can’t play shortstop watch.”

This was a fact If you have good athleticism, you will be a pitcher or shortstop. Joo Seung-chul is probably his father’s influence? You were playing an outfielder with that physicality? He was too tall for an infielder, but that didn’t seem to be the problem, as shortstops in their 190s were not uncommon in the major leagues.

“Hey! I was a pitcher until middle school, son of a bitch!”

“Is there anyone who hasn’t pitched here? I also played shortstop while watching pitcher until middle school.”

“Ah, I also saw a shortstop while pitching, and that was the case.”

When Jang Woo-joo joined in and made fun of Joo Seung-cheol, Joo Seung-cheol put on a frustrated expression and patted his chest.

“Wow, would an outfielder live with sadness? Were you a pitcher too?”

“Well, I’ve done it before. I also tried batting ball. But, isn’t it true that the outfield is a bit like that?”

“Going crazy. Really.”

“Stop going crazy, let’s go get something to eat.”

Is it because there are young people gathered? The atmosphere seemed pretty good. Well, it’s better to be in the national team than being held in arms. Besides, since they are the players representing the league, there was no need to rush through training.

“Ah, space. Aren’t you supposed to eat with the pitcher brothers? Not. I’ll call all the kids in their twenties. Let’s make friends with young blood. Well, actually, I know everyone except you guys.”

“Thank you. Because of us.”

Oh, a lot of people is a bit annoying. Still, since we’ll be seeing each other until March, I thought there’s nothing wrong with being close.

Also, if you look at the baseball player’s girlfriends, they say there are so many pretty people, so it wouldn’t be bad to become close and be introduced to your girlfriend’s friends. It’s a woman, because it’s more than one.

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Kang Han-beom, right-handed hitter, first baseman. Charlotte Blue Mariners

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Joo Seung-cheol center fielder, right-handed hitter

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