"Let's take a look at senior Cho Byung-hyun" SSG Landers' 1st and 2nd round rookie duo Lee Yun-seong and Gwak Do-hyun: The time for proof has begun [Incheon on-site]

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The new shoots that will lead the future of the SSG Landers visited their home stadium before their debut to spend time communicating with the team and fans.

Eleven rookies drafted by the SSG Landers in 2027 participated in "High Rookie Day" on the 7th, visiting Incheon SSG Landers Field to complete their first official schedule as professionals.

The players visited the dugout before the game, exchanging warm greetings with the coaching staff and senior players while getting a feel for the atmosphere of the professional stage. They took their first steps as members of the Landers in earnest.

To make this meaningful occasion special, the families of the players were invited to share in the emotional moments. This event also invited the family members who had quietly supported the players until they could stand on the professional stage, creating a meaningful gathering. The rookie players and their families shared a meal together at the team dining room on the first basement floor, then comfortably watched the game from a mini skybox provided by the club, building special memories.

Before the game, a fan signing session involving all the rookies was held for 50 fans selected through a pre-draw at the first-base cheering stand. Afterwards, 30 minutes before the start of the game, the players took the stage to perform short talent shows and self-introductions, making their debut appearance to the home fans. Starting with first-round rookie Lee Yun-seong (Masan High School), they each declared their resolve with a passionate attitude befitting rookies.

In the subsequent pre-game ceremony, all 2027 rookie players sang the national anthem on the field, while first-round drafted pitcher Lee Yun-seong and second-round drafted pitcher Gwak Do-hyun (Busan Industrial High School) took on the ceremonial pitch and at-bat, respectively.

First-round pitcher Lee Yun-seong said, "Standing directly on the mound of Incheon SSG Landers Field, which I had only seen on TV, made me truly feel that I have become a professional player," adding, "It was particularly meaningful to be able to bring my parents and show them eating at the team dining room and standing on the mound. I will prepare my body well this winter so that I can quickly become a pitcher who contributes to the team's victory on the first division stage."

Second-round pitcher Gwak Do-hyun stated, "After greeting the manager and seniors, when I stood in the batter's box, I felt a sense of responsibility first. I will not forget the welcoming greetings sent by the fans from the cheering stand, and I will strive to become a player who meets the expectations of the fans on the mound."

Lee Yun-seong, who opened the proceedings with a vigorous greeting in a loud voice before the audience, met with reporters after the ceremonial pitch and said, "It was my first greeting in front of the fans, and I thought it was an opportunity to introduce myself, so I did it loudly." Gwak Do-hyun added, "Yun-seong suddenly shouted very loudly, so I thought I should also strongly let the fans know who I am, and I called out loudly."

They were full of rookie-like passion. Lee Yun-seong laughed, saying, "It wasn't as nerve-wracking as I expected. It seems to be in my nature," while Gwak Do-hyun shared, "I felt a desire to play baseball quickly in front of so many fans."

However, they also showed cute youngest-member vibes in front of the manager and seniors. Lee Yun-seong, who said he could not speak properly during the team introduction, stated, "I was nervous and couldn't speak properly," while Gwak Do-hyun awkwardly admitted, "I had prepared my ambitions, but my mind went blank in front of the manager, so I couldn't speak properly."

Lee Yun-seong, who opened the proceedings with a vigorous greeting in a loud voice before the audience, met with reporters after the ceremonial pitch and said, "It was my first greeting in front of the fans, and I thought it was an opportunity to introduce myself, so I did it loudly." Gwak Do-hyun added, "Yun-seong suddenly shouted very loudly, so I thought I should also strongly let the fans know who I am, and I called out loudly."

Beefitting their status as rookies, they were full of passion. Lee Yun-seong laughed, saying, "It wasn't as nerve-wracking as I expected. It seems to be in my nature," while Gwak Do-hyun shared, "I felt a desire to play baseball quickly in front of so many fans."

However, they also showed cute youngest-member vibes in front of the manager and seniors. Lee Yun-seong, who said he could not speak properly during the team introduction, stated, "I was nervous and couldn't speak properly," while Gwak Do-hyun awkwardly admitted, "I had prepared my ambitions, but my mind went blank in front of the manager, so I couldn't speak properly."

Lee Yun-seong expressed a dream of becoming a closer like Cho Byung-hyun, while Gwak Do-hyun shared an ambition to pitch impactfully like Cho Byung-hyun, yet neither felt intimidated.

Lee Yun-seong showed bold ambitions, saying, "I don't think I need to be intimidated by senior Cho Byung-hyun. I want to push my way into the closer position and do a good job." Gwak Do-hyun also vowed, "He won the Asian Games, but there is no rule that says I cannot do it. Even a high mountain can be crossed. I will do my best to overcome it."

SSG completed contracts with all rookies on the 6th, with Lee Yun-seong signing for 250 million won and Gwak Do-hyun for 150 million won. Lee Yun-seong, who received the largest amount of money in his life, said, "I think I need to prepare hard enough to be worth that money," while Gwak Do-hyun expressed his resolve, saying, "I think I should repay it with performance greater than that signing bonus."

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