"He didn't even support Shim Chang-min." 113 people gathered on the first day of the Ulsan Wales tryout, including Shim Jae-min, Nam-ho, Kim Dong-yeop, and Kook Hae-sung

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Although he is in the second division, players seeking to re-enter professional baseball headed to Ulsan with desperation. It was to apply for the "Ulsan Wales" tryout, the first civic club in professional baseball.

113 applicants from all over the country stood on the ground with their own stories despite freezing cold weather at the first tryout site of the independent baseball team "Ulsan Wales" held at Munsu Baseball Stadium in Ulsan on the 13th. On the 14th, the second day of the tryout, the remaining 117 people will participate.

What drew the most attention was also the actions of former professional players. Veteran sidearm Shim Chang-min, who was released from the LG Twins, who was originally expected to participate, was confirmed not to have finally submitted an application for the tryout. All the people who applied to Ulsan Wales were invited to tryout except for three people who had insufficient documents, including missing contact information, to see them on site.

However, a large number of prominent names appeared to overshadow Shim Chang-min's vacancy. The main characters include SK Wyverns (current SSG Landers), Samsung Lions, Kiwoom Heroes Kim Dong-yeop, who showed his strong potential, left-hander Shim Jae-min from Lotte Giants, who was a key bullpen for KT Wiz, and left-hander Namho from LG Twins and Doosan Bears. In addition, veteran outfielders Kook Hae-sung, who played for the Doosan Bears and Lotte Giants, and Bae Sang-kwon and Shin Joon-woo from Kiwoom Heroes also appeared on the scene wearing uniforms.

Jang Won-jin, the new manager of Ulsan Wales, pitcher coach Park Myung-hwan, bullpen coach Chung Jae-bok, head coach Choi Ki-moon, and batting coach Kim Dae-ik checked the players' skills with hawkish eyes. The composition of the coaching staff is still left with Ulsan City's approval, but there is no change in the big frame.

Coach Jang Won-jin told Star News, "There were some players that stood out. Rather than me as a coach, the coaches in that part are meticulously evaluating it. Now that the coaching staff has been set up like this, it feels real to see the players in person. "I don't think there will be any difficulties in preparing for the season because there is also a way to build up the body to go into the real game after selecting players," he said.

Seven Japanese players (4 pitchers and 3 fielders) took the tryout on that day. Coach Jang Won-jin said about the composition of foreign players, "We are leaving all possibilities open," but added, "I think we will fill it mainly in the Asian quarter." This is because it is not easy to cross from the United States or Latin America in time. "I think I will choose mainly Asian players this season, as well as the supply and demand of players," he said.

The tryout, which will take place on the 14th, is expected to feature infielder Lee Joo-chan from Lotte Giants and catcher Ji Ji-wan, infielder Park Min-seok from KT Wiz, left-hander Jung Sung-gon from SSG Landers, and right-hander Ha Jun-su from NC Dinos.

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