The Czech Republic will play Soh Hyung-joon + Jeong Woo-ju! Soh Hyung-joon's bold speech, "12 million Dongwon → With a look that fits the KBO League." [the Tokyo scene]

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Soh Hyung-joon (25, KT Wiz), the "big game pitcher" of the Korean national baseball team, will take the mound to start the match against the Czech Republic. His expression, which took on an important role, was more gravely responsible than tense. He vowed to throw with the pride of the KBO league, which will mobilize more than 12 million people.

Soh Hyung-joon expressed its determination as a starting pitcher at an official press conference ahead of the first round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) finals at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 4th. Ryu Ji-hyun (55) announced his Soh Hyung-joon as the starting player against the Czech Republic on the 5th. After that, Jung Woo-joo (20, Hanwha Eagles) is said to come forward.

For the national team, which is aiming to advance to the second round, the match against the Czech Republic on the 5th is very important. After a good start, he should meet Japan, Taiwan and Australia. Coach Ryu Ji-hyun also said that "winning as planned" is the most important thing. As a result, the national team's coaching staff selected Soh Hyung-joon with stable game management capabilities and Jung Woo-joo, a "special newcomer," as a card to support them.

Soh Hyung-joon, who was in charge of selecting the first game, said, "First of all, I think I should throw it with a great sense of responsibility, as you trust me and send it out as an important first game starter."

In particular, Soh Hyung-joon expressed his pride as a national team pitcher, referring to the recent heated domestic baseball fever. Soh Hyung-joon said, "I will do my best to show my status as a starting pitcher for the Korean professional baseball team, which attracts 12 million spectators."

As the public support for WBC is all-time, Soh Hyung-joon is determined to prove the "KBO League's pride" on the mound. Soh Hyung-joon's plan is to calm the Czech batters with elaborate control and unique gutsy pitching. As a member of KT, he played 26 games in the 2025 season, recording 10 wins, 7 losses, 1 save, and an earned run average of 3.30.

If Soh Hyung-joon catches the momentum in the early stages, Jung Woo-joo's spirited fastball, which will take the mound, is expected to create synergy. Attention is focusing on whether Soh Hyung-joon's promise of "KBO's Dignity" will lead to victory on the mound at Tokyo Dome, where 12 million fans are paying attention.

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