Seo Jang-hoon of "Ask the Wise" Tells Aspiring Baseball Player Who Has Been Trying for 11 Years to "Give It Your All or Die Trying"

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A caller who has been pursuing his dream of becoming a professional baseball player for 11 years shared his concerns.

An aspiring baseball player active in an independent league appeared on the episode of the KBS Joy variety show "Ask the Wise" broadcast on the 12th.

On that day, the caller stated that he is currently playing baseball in an independent league and is preparing with the goal of joining a professional team. He explained that his position is third baseman.

When Seo Jang-hoon asked about his concerns, the caller shared, "I have been playing baseball since I was in fifth grade of elementary school until now, and I am torn over whether I should continue or stop my career as a player."

The caller explained that he was highly regarded for his baseball skills during middle school, but despite enrolling in a high school with a strong team, he failed to put up records matching expectations.

He later revealed that when applying to universities, he applied to five institutions as a student with special athletic abilities in baseball, but was rejected by all of them, ultimately gaining admission only to a college of physical education.

While continuing his studies at a general university, he received a proposal from a coach who had previously mentored him to start playing baseball again. He eventually dropped out of school and joined an independent team.

The caller, who completed his military service first at the recommendation of his independent team, explained that it has been about six months since he resumed playing baseball after being discharged.

The caller expressed his dilemma over whether to continue his career as a player, despite having worked hard for a long time toward his dream of becoming a professional baseball player and yet not receiving a professional draft selection.

In response, Seo Jang-hoon noted that there are cases in baseball where skills improve suddenly, and advised, "Try giving it your all or die trying for the next three to four years, until you turn 25. If it doesn't work out, then it is right to prepare a new path for your life at that time."

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