[Official] Hanwha completes contracts with all 11 players: "Expecting 150 km/h fastball and future pillar of the pitching staff" — First-round pick Min Ju-hong signs for 250 million won, among 11 rookies

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The Hanwha Eagles have completed contracts with all of their young eagles.

On the 3rd, the Hanwha club officially announced, "We have finalized contracts with 11 rookies for the 2027 season."

First, Min Ju-hong, a right-handed pitcher from Seolak High School selected ninth overall in the first round, signed for 250 million won, the highest amount within the team.

Hanwha explained, "Min Ju-hong throws fastballs in the 150th km/h range and has demonstrated a high strikeout rate. We expect him to become a pillar of the club's pitching staff in the future."

Lee Jun-woo, a right-handed pitcher from Yuseong High School selected in the second round, signed for a signing bonus of 150 million won.

The club explained, "We took note of Lee Jun-woo's competitiveness with his splitter and highly value his potential to increase his velocity."

Park Chan-hee, a left-handed pitcher from Yuseong High School selected in the third round, signed for 100 million won.

Regarding Park Chan-hee, Hanwha stated, "As a left-hander, he is highly rated for his physical build and balance."

In addition, contracts were completed with: Choi Su-hong, a right-handed pitcher from Gyeongnam High School selected in the fourth round, for 80 million won; Sung Jae-woo, a right-handed pitcher from Jeonju High School, for 70 million won; Kim Woo-seong, a catcher from Dongwon College, for 60 million won; Yang Jin-hoo, a right-handed pitcher from Seoul Convention High School, for 50 million won; Lee Jun-ho, a left-handed pitcher from Sebang High School, for 40 million won; Lee Woo-jae, a right-handed pitcher from Inchang High School, for 40 million won; Jeon Hyeon-dong, an infielder from Gimhae High School, for 30 million won; and Seo Seung-un, an infielder from Cheongju High School, for 30 million won.

Hanwha emphasized, "We plan to provide diverse support so that the rookie players selected this time can grow into players who will be able to Koo Dan-eul (CEO) in the future."

Meanwhile, the 11th Hanwha rookies will make their first appearance to fans with a joint ceremonial pitch at the home game against the SSG Landers, scheduled for the 6th at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark.

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