[Photo] 'Appeared in the top of the fifth inning' Seoul High's Hong Hwa-cheol

Published:2026.08.19 ・ 10:31

Kang Youngjo

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Seoul High left-handed pitcher Hong Hwa-cheol appeared in the game between Busan High and Seoul High at the 2026 Bonghwangdae National High School Baseball Tournament held at Mokdong Baseball Stadium on the 19th, with one out and a runner on first base in the top of the fifth inning. Hong Hwa-cheol has continued scoreless pitching through the top of the sixth inning. Hong Hwa-cheol's father is Hong Seung-heon, who played as a catcher for Doosan and Lotte. 2026.08.19.

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