'ERA No. 1' Doosan's already formidable pitching staff gets even stronger? "Exceptional!" Praise! Already made his presence felt

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A rookie pitcher for the Doosan Bears has already caught the eye of the coaching staff, drawing attention. The star in question is the player who donned the Doosan uniform after being selected in the third round: Jung Hyeon-woo (20).

The Doosan squad is currently in full swing with training at its closing camp in Miyazaki, Japan.

Initially, the 2027 rookie players were not included in Doosan's closing camp. However, Kim Ji-woo (first round pick, infielder), Jung Hyeon-woo, and Lee Min-jun (ninth round pick, outfielder) were building their physiques at Bears Park in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, before joining the Miyazaki camp on the 8th.

Regarding Jung Hyeon-woo, Doosan's training department assessed his physical potential highly, noting that he has good body proportions and excellent skeletal muscle mass.

According to a Doosan official, Jung Hyeon-woo made his debut in front of the first division coaching staff on the 11th during his first bullpen session, throwing 58 pitches.

Pitching coach Jeong Jae-hoon, who observed the session, did not hold back his praise: "He must have been nervous, but it was impressive to see him throw with confidence. In particular, his vertical movement is exceptional. The movement on his forkball and curveball also stood out. He is a pitcher with a stable delivery and good command."

Subsequently, in his second bullpen session on the 13th, he threw 52 pitches. According to a club official, reports indicate that he showed a more stable performance by increasing his strike rate compared to his first pitch. Manager Kim Won-hyung, who also watched, reportedly evaluated it as an improvement over the first session.

Jung Hyeon-woo shared his thoughts: "There were inevitably some regrets in my first bullpen session. I tried not to be too conscious of it, but it seems tension crept into my body without me realizing it. My balance was not good in the early part, but toward the end, I was able to throw my pitches a little more effectively. Thanks to Coach Jeong Jae-hoon praising my pitching as good, I gained confidence."

He continued: "In the second session, I was satisfied because I was able to hit my spots better than in the first bullpen session. The manager also told me that it had improved."

Jung Hyeon-woo added: "My physical condition and pitch velocity have not yet reached their peak levels. However, I do not intend to rush the process. It is equally important to build my body slowly and avoid injury. I am confident in both my curveball and slider, but my winning pitch is the forkball. During the remaining camp period, I will further refine my command and aim to show good form starting from next season," reaffirming his resolve.

Doosan claimed the No. 1 team ERA (3.86) in the 2026 season, showcasing a formidable pitching staff. In particular, the bullpen featured strong performances from Lee Young-ha, Kim Tae-yeon, Takada, Park Chi-guk, Kim Jung-woo, Lee Yong-chan, Park Shin-ji, and Yoon Tae-ho. Attention is now focused on whether Jung Hyeon-woo can also add strength to Doosan's powerful mound.

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