Chapter 86 – Episode 85. Departure.

“Oh, Cheolyoung has grown up a lot. Are you already a national team player?”

“Ah, do you only want Joo Tae hyung?”

“Well, I still have a long way to go.”

“How do you follow your brother? Hey welcome Do you know Joo Tae hyung?”

“Oh, how are you! Senior Choi Joo-tae! I am Kim Hwan-young!”

“Yeah, I also watch Shinra matches from time to time. Did you get goggles too? I was worried about leaving, but I’m glad I did. After the schedule, let’s have a drink or something. Call?”

Is it because Choi Joo-tae was also from Silla? You look friendly with the Shinra players…. In fact, there are only three Korean hitters who have made it to the major leagues that can be said to have been successful. Hyungjin Joo, Beom Kang. And now it was Choi Joo-tae in front of me.

‘The weatherman and Choi Jin-cheol were the best.’

In a way, he is a failure who came back after not being able to hold on in the majors. Many Korean hitters have knocked on the door to the majors, but only three have succeeded. And among the three, Choi Joo-tae was the only one who succeeded as an infielder.

‘Kang Han-beom is also a first baseman, it’s a pity.’

‘Ah, is the first baseman infield? It’s just taking offense.’

‘Tsk tsk. It is still far away. Baby monkey Don’t you know that if you’re stupid, you can’t play first base? I can’t tell just by throwing a ball like you.’

‘Ah, Mr. Rossby was also a second baseman. If you’re that good, shouldn’t you be first base?’

‘…….’

No way… ? Is it because you just want to pick me up? Wouldn’t it?

‘… Big hum. The baby monkey is quick to notice.’

‘… Let’s hold back a bit.’

I was about to curse fuck.

“Ah, brother. Do you know him youngest member of the national team. Ji Maeng-ho.”

Then Park Chul-young called me.

“Oh, are you Ji Maeng-ho? I saw it as an article. You look good. Are you SY too? I heard a lot.”

“Ah yes. Hello. Seniors.”

“Yes, nice to meet you.”

Is this the aura emanating from an active big leaguer… ? It’s just a word, but it gives off the atmosphere of a master.

‘What is he saying now. It’s not fucking.’

I ignored Rossby’s words and asked Choi Joo-tae what I was most curious about.

“That, senior. Aren’t you playing for the Angels?”

“Yeah, but why?”

“Then you must be familiar with Ohtani, right?”

“Ohtani? Know. She’s the same Asian, so we’re a little close. I got a lot of help too.”

Ohtani Sohei. A monster who doubled as a hitter and pitcher and won the major league MVP. If such a character appears in a baseball novel or cartoon, he is a player who transcends common sense, who would be criticized for not being realistic.

He was a player who played with Choi Joo-tae for the Los Angeles Angels. From what Choi Ju-tae said, he seemed to be close with Ohtani.

‘Fuck it’s great. Guys who can’t even do one thing well do two things at the same time. Fuck. Ruth, if that bastard hadn’t done all that shit… !’

Seeing Rossby’s inferiority complex explode like this, I felt like I could immediately understand how difficult it is to double as a pitcher.

“How is Ohtani? I’m a little curious.”

“Wow, what are you not curious about me? Still, it’s a major starter.”

“Hyung, this bastard is a bit of an asshole. Please understand.”

“Do you mean again?”

“Then what’s wrong with that interview? In fact, I recognized it from the first time I saw it.”

“Yes yes. You must be. More than that, Ohtani… ?”

“Ohtani? Not great. But he is the same with us… Is not similar The physical is definitely not at the Asian level. Well…. It might be like you.”

“With me?”

To think that I look similar to that Ohtanihehe. Choi Joo-tae, you have eyes to see this bastard.

“But he is also human. Eat, train. It’s great, but it’s not just a monster or anything.”

“Well, Ohtani can’t hit 30%, but doesn’t senior Joo-tae hit 30%?”

Kim Hwan-yeong, I thought this gentleman was quiet, but he’s just sucking his ass. Eww…. Why are you comparing Choi Joo-tae and Ohtani?

Haha, is that so? But Miki and Ohtani are the same. They are crazy players. I can feel the wall while looking at it.”

If it’s Mickey, is it Trout? To be able to see all of those players at this WBC…. I thought I wanted to go to the major leagues as soon as possible.

‘Although I have to make my professional debut before that.’

‘Why? Are you excited to see such players?’

‘Yes. Honestly, it’s amazing.’

‘I?’

‘Mr. Rossby? Mr. Rossby….’

This man is also a great man if you look at his records, but he was from 100 years ago, so I didn’t realize it, and I didn’t even think he was as great as Ruth or Ted Williams. Like Ty Cobb there? That was all the major leaguers I knew 100 years ago.

Now, through training with Rossby, I have met quite a few pitchers.

Anyway, unlike the players who didn’t feel that real, Ohtani and Trout were monsters who are now writing legends.

‘Is that why you’re jealous?’

‘Yes.’

Hehe, don’t be envious. Make me feel that those bastards were nothing. You just have to train.’

‘Five… !’

Also Rossby. Because it’s trustworthy When I listen to Rossby’s words, I automatically picture the future of standing shoulder to shoulder with such players.

‘And sex hard for me.’

… It would be really nice if it wasn’t for this.

Hehe, that bastard who is crazy about sex is good at talking.’

… To the point where I can’t even say anything like that.

Anyway, it’s about 15 days until departure. Seeing not only hitter Joo-tae Choi, but also active major leaguers such as left-handed pitcher Seong-hyeon, who conquered the KBA, and Woo-sung Jung, who debuted in the majors and settled in the starting rotation, made me realize that the WBC was approaching.

*

-WBC national team departing today! The gold daughter is ready!

(Reporter Park OO, OSEX)

The Korean baseball team, which competes in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC), departed for Japan on March 3. The national team plans to move its training ground to Tokyo on March 7, two days before the game, after off-campus training and an unofficial demonstration game against a Japanese professional team in Okinawa. Meanwhile, the Korean national team will play its first game against Australia on March 9 (Thu) at 12:00.

The list of 28 players, including three active major leaguers, is as follows.

Catchers: Lee Yong-gi (Han-cheol Grizzlies), Park Joong-hyeon (Hyeon-seong Mad Cats)
Infielders: Koo Jin-mo (UG Overlords), Kang Han-beom (Charlotte Blue Mariners), Park Chul-young, Kim Hwan-young (Shilla Triggers), Kim Soo-ho, Ji Maeng-ho (AT Thunders), Choi Joo-tae (LAA)
Outfielders: Lee Jin-Hong (Future Buffaloes), Kim Jeong-Hyun, Joo Seung-Chul (Han-Cheol Grizzlies), Gi-Joo Ki (AT Thunders), Yang Ji-Hyeok (Hyunseong MadCats), Lee Eun-Chong (Shilla Triggers)

Pitchers: Seong-hyeon (NYY), Jung Woo-sung (PIT), Kim Sung-gyeol, Kim Woo-jun (UG Overlords), Choi Joong-hoon, Kwon Yul, Ko Young-hwan (Lee Sang-hyeon Mad Cats), Park Jeong-seop (JT Gold Eyes), Ryu Tae-hyeon (Shilla Triggers), Lee Jin-shik , Jang Woo-joo (Isan Mirae Buffaloes), Kim Si-hyeon (NV Rex).

The varsity roster consists of two catchers, seven infielders, six outfielders, seven right-handers and five left-handers. The club that produced the most national teams is the 2021 championship team, Hyunseong Mad Cats (5), followed by Shilla Triggers (4). Last season’s winning team, UG Overlords, had Jin-mo Koo, Seong-gyeol Kim, and Woo-jun Kim selected for the national team.

On the other hand, the Volcano Falcons, which achieved a disgraceful record of 10th place for two consecutive years (2021, 2022), unfortunately did not have a player on the national team list.

The 2023 WBC national team is being evaluated as the strongest among all-time national teams. In particular, it is noteworthy that Kang Han-bum, who returned to the KBA league, and Choi Joo-tae, who is playing a big role in the major leagues, will lead the batting line.

In addition, Seong-hyun, who plays for the Yankees, and Jung Woo-seong, who plays for Pittsburgh, are expected to keep the mound firmly.

Some people questioned the reason for Ji Maeng-ho and Jang Woo-joo being selected for the national team, but the doubts subsided as the two players showed compliance in the spring camp with each club. In particular, the performance of Jang Woo-ju, who throws a fastball close to 100 miles (160 km/h), is expected.

However, some experts predict that the road ahead for the national team will be tough. This is because the United States and Japan, which are the biggest obstacles to winning the championship, also have their national teams with the most elite members.

In particular, Jersey (NYY), the American League MVP last year, and Goldschmitz (STL), the National League MVP, joined the U.S. National team and are attracting great attention. In addition to this, experts are of the opinion that it will be difficult to win because there are superstars such as Trout, Betts, and Harper.

Also, in the Japanese national team, major leaguers such as Ohtani (LAA), the 2021 American League MVP, Darvish (SDP), Seiya (CHC), Tsutsugo (PIT), and Kikuchi (TOR), who won second place in the National League Cy Young in 2020 A large number of participants are attracting attention.

Head coach of the national team, Lee Geum-hyeon, threw a ballot saying, “I want to recreate the glory of 2008 and create a new heyday for Korean baseball,” And took a flight to Japan. Attention is focusing on whether the Korean national team will reproduce the glory of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

-What is the US national team? Originally, don’t they only come out of minor leagues or veterans?
ㄴIt seems that baseball’s popularity is declining, so all the superstars are out there.
Why suddenly this year
ㄴThe popularity of the major leagues is declining, so it seems to be trying to attract attention.

-If you think you’ve been fucked while watching the US team, let’s do it!
Blah
Blah

-There is no exemption for this competition, right? Exemption from military service just because you exercise is fucking stupid
ㄴㄹㅇ The promotion of national prestige is not even in the 80’s
ㄴIt’s like a country where the limbs don’t watch the army and only look at the guys without backbone.
Maybe not? Public opinion is fucking bad.

-The list is bloody blah blah blah blah blah blah
ㄴJapan is also awesomehaha
Replying to @Corona
ㄴ I said it was strong, but I’m a traitorhahaI think I’ll come back after being robbed by Japan

-Wow! Ohtani! And! Jersey! And! Trout!
The list was crazyhaha
I’m sorry
ㄴWe also have Choi Joo-tae and Seong-hyeon
You should compare what you want to compare

-Do you have any hopes for the Korean national team?
ㄴI think level 4 is hard to be cool.Are you a traitor?

-Whoops, no matter how low a league is, it’s not good for a high league. ETR is oversigned
That’s right.
B affair
I’m already excited at the thought of your swing ball…
ㄴGaraout’s dark energy will work for the US national team… I’m looking forward to it. Whoops.

– Have you seen the national team list? The maknae looks warm lol I support Joo Seung-cheol, Jang Woo-joo, and Ji Maeng-ho〉〈!
ㅇㅇㅇ
ㄴ It’s definitely heartwarming, so it’s delicious to seehaha
ㄴJoo Seungcheol is my one pick!

*

“Ruler! Are you all ready? Opponent is Australia. But I believe that no one will relax.”

The day before the match against Australia, head coach Lee Geum-hyeon announced the line-up and called all the national team members together.

“Then shall we start by calling the lineup first? Hitter number one, short (shortstop) Choi Joo-tae. Batting second, light (right fielder) Joo Seung-cheol. Seungcheol. Can you play right field?”

“Yes! I will work hard like my father!”

Joo Seung-cheol’s position in the club is center fielder, but Shinra’s Lee Eun-chong was classified as a midfield two-top along with Yang Ji-hyeok, so Joo Seung-cheol practiced right field during training. Since he is a player with a lot of tools, he was also good at defending right field.

“Resolve, okay. Then hitter number 3, left (left fielder) weatherman. Batter 4, designated hitter Kang Beom Kang. Batter 5, first (first baseman) Jin-mo Koo. Batter 6, third (3rd baseman) Kim Su-ho. Batter 7, catcher Lee Yong-gi, batter 8 second (second baseman) Cheol-young Park. This is Lee Eun-chong, the 9th hitter center (center fielder).”

Ah…. There is no name for me I expected it. Because this is the best lineup. He knew that if Joo Seung-cheol went to center field and Lee Jin-hong replaced Lee Eun-chong, there would be little change other than that degree of change.

‘Uh, but the results of the practice match were good, so I was looking forward to it. It’s a bit unfortunate.’

“Don’t be disappointed that you are not in the starting lineup. You can be put into the game at any time, so always stay alert. Then, tomorrow’s starting pitcher. Everyone has a match against Japan the day after tomorrow. You know? So I believe you know that you don’t want to consume the pitcher tomorrow. Joonghun Choi. You have to do well. Know?”

“Yep!”

The starting pitcher has been decided for a long time. It was because Choi Joong-hoon, the left-hander ace of Hyeon-seong, built up his body for the opening game. In the match against Japan, Seong-Hyeon and Jung Woo-Sung, who were from the majors, will be used, and then Panama and China will face with the remaining pitchers. That was the basic strategy of the national team.

“As everyone knows, Australia will also have an ace, Hendricks, against us.”

As the coach said, the strategies of other national teams facing us are simple. Send the game to Japan and catch Korea, which is a strong 2nd place, and rise to 2nd place. Well, the coaches said it would be such a strategy.

“Hendricks played as a closer last year, posting a 2.83 ERA and 39 saves in 65 innings. He also finished second in American League saves and was an All-Star. It’s called finishing, but there’s news that you’ve been preparing for the WBC. It is likely that this player will be the first opponent. Shall we watch the video first?”

I don’t know exactly because it’s not yet time to submit the list, but Hendricks, who is likely to be the starting pitcher tomorrow, is starting to appear in the video.

‘How does it look?’

‘It’s fucking rice. Of course, I don’t know if monkeys like you can hit it.’

‘That’s it, you have to stick around to know.’

According to Soyeong, the Korean national team’s strength deserves to be chosen as the strongest of all time. Those players just won’t get robbed by the major league bullpen.