30.7 billion mega-contract → A large home run that rings a colleague's first move... Noh Si-hwan also feels awkward. "White, I'm sorry! "I need to make a living" [Okinawa Station]

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Roh Si-hwan (26), who chose to accompany the Hanwha Eagles for 12 years, made the first move to attract new recruits.

Noh Si-hwan played as a third baseman and seventh batter against Hanwha in a practice game against the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) at Kadena Baseball Stadium in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan on the 23rd (Korea Standard Time), leading the national team to a 7-4 come-from-behind victory with one hit (one home run) and two walks and two RBIs in two at-bats.

Roh Si-hwan, who faced his former team, took the lead with a large home run from the start. Coincidentally, the opponent was Owen White (27), a foreign pitcher who joined the team this season. According to the Hanwha team, White is a right-hander who throws a strong fastball with a maximum speed of 155 kilometers per hour and an average speed of 149 kilometers.

He threw his first bullpen session in Okinawa two days ago (21st) and was in pretty good condition. He threw a total of 31 pitches, including four-seam fastballs (straight pitches), two-seam fastballs, cutters, forks, sweepers, and curves, with a maximum speed of 144 kilometers per hour. At the time, White said through the club, "It was Okinawa's first pitching, and it felt good. It was a game two days later, so I didn't throw it 100% of the time. I felt the mound and paid attention to my control and senses to put in a strike. I was quite satisfied on my own," he said, expressing his honest feelings.

However, his teammate Noh Si-hwan, whom he met two days later, was not an easy opponent. White, who gave Koo Ja-wook a walk after a full count in the top of the second inning, was hit by a large two-run shot that went over the left fence by Noh Si-hwan. It was also a celebration of the 11-year, 30.7 billion won non-FA multi-year contract announced earlier. After that, White caught the follow-up hitters and finished with three hits (one homer) with three outs and one strikeout and two runs in two innings.

On the other hand, Noh Si-hwan, who had no hits in two consecutive practice games before this game, continued to rise by picking up two walks. Noh Si-hwan, who met with reporters after the game, said, "I completely felt the taste of my hands. I was fortunate to have played boldly, he said, adding, "I'm glad I got a hit." Now that we have one, I think it will continue to come out," he said.

It's good for the national team, but it's Noh Si-hwan who is worried that the starting point was a teammate. "I'm sorry for White, but I have to make a living," he said, joking, "I wasn't hitting any hits in the WBC practice game either. So I'm sorry, but I want to tell White that he did a good job," he said.

He, who played No. 4 every year, entered the batting order of No. 7. It's definitely an unfamiliar experience. Noh Si-hwan said, "The national team has more players who are better at baseball than me, so I will do my part in any batting order," but added, "One thing that's unfortunate is that the at-bat doesn't come quickly. No. 7 sometimes waits until the third inning, so that part was awkward," he said.

Whatever it is, he expressed satisfaction that his hit was made. "Honestly, I didn't pay much attention because it was a practice game, but I did because it was a person," Noh said. "I think I walked well until the last at-bat because I had a hit today." If one home run comes out, there are cases where you look for certainty. After hitting one today, I think the timing and hitting sense are back," he said with a smile.

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