"I got my first call on January 30." Moon Dong-ju's physical condition was worse→Normal build-up impossible determination

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Moon Dong-joo (23, Hanwha Eagles), who drew attention as a "national ace," eventually failed to participate in the WBC. It is said that they have been informed that they are not in good condition since January 30th. Ryu Ji-hyun (55), head coach of the South Korean national baseball team, directly revealed the urgent process of communicating with the Hanwha team regarding the player's physical condition.

Director Ryu Ji-hyun explained in detail the background of Moon Dong-ju's exclusion at the announcement site of the final entry on the 6th at the press center in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. According to Ryu, the first signs of abnormality in Moon Dong-ju's physical condition were detected in the morning of January 30. Initially, Moon Dong-ju was scheduled to pitch his first bullpen, but the team was contacted that the plan was canceled due to poor condition.

Manager Ryu said, "The first contact from the Hanwha club was on the morning of January 30th. The first bullpen was scheduled, but it was not good because of poor condition. After that, we have continuously communicated on whether we will recover our condition," he said.

"As it was known, I confirmed that I threw 22 on February 1st and watched the video. I understand that it was performed because I heard that the pain disappeared a little. He tried to enter the bullpen again on the morning of the 4th, but he said he was not in good condition since the catch. I heard that the pain came a little stronger than on the 30th. Hanwha contacted me about that, and the Hanwha club was thinking about taking a break for at least five days to a week," he added.

In the end, the national team concluded that Moon Dong-ju's "normal ball power recovery" is difficult as the World Baseball Classic (WBC) game is coming up in March. After a week's rest, he has to go through the build-up process from catch ball again, but considering the time left until the opening of the tournament, it is judged that it is impossible to match the actual pitching condition.

Manager Ryu Ji-hyun said, "In this situation, if the national team starts preparing with a player taking a week off, they have to go through the pitcher's build-up process again, including catching balls. "When I think about this, I thought it was difficult to expect a normal appearance," he explained.

Moon Dong-ju's vacancy is expected to be filled by "Korean Major Leaguer" Dayne Dunning (Seattle Mariners) and "KBO League's best submarine" Ko Young-pyo (KT Wiz). Coach Ryu Ji-hyun said, "I would like to emphasize once again, but I would like to ask certain players not to use the expression Moon Dong-ju's replacement. It's because they are 30 people selected in the best selection process," he stressed.

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