Ryu Hyun-jin, Dongsan High School-Dodgers' direct junior Kim Hye-sung, special advice, "Make sure to eat together and stay around when we talk."
Ryu Hyun-jin, Dongsan High School-Dodgers' direct junior Kim Hye-sung, special advice, "Make sure to eat together and stay around when we talk."
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Korean Monster' Ryu Hyun-jin (38, Hanwha Eagles) left special advice to Kim Hye-sung (26), who became a junior directly under the LA Dodgers after Dongsan High School.
When asked about Kim Hye-sung before departing for Melbourne, Australia through Incheon International Airport on Tuesday, Ryu said, "My advice is always the same. Get closer to the players quickly. That's the first thing that (Chu) Shin-soo and his seniors did for me."메이저사이트
Kim made a big league debut by signing a three-year, maximum 22 million-dollar contract with the Dodgers on Wednesday. If she makes her big league debut smoothly, she will be the 28th Korean major leaguer and the fifth Korean major leaguer after Park Chan-ho, Choi Hee-sup, Seo Jae-eung and Ryu Hyun-jin. Among them, Ryu is directly linked to Kim Hye-sung's senior at Dongsan High School in Incheon.
"I hope you don't change that because you must be good at something and you must have a routine. I think you will be competitive if you do what you can," Ryu said. "If you want to get close to someone, you just have to confront them. When you eat at a clubhouse or a baseball stadium, you should try to eat with the players rather than be away from them. When players talk, you can communicate well just by being around them. You don't have to be daunted," Ryu said.
This is a golden advice from a senior who had a successful career in the Major League since joining the Dodgers 12 years ago. Ryu made his debut with the Hanwha Eagles in 2006 and signed a six-year, 36-million-dollar contract with the Dodgers in 2013, heading to the Major League. During the Dodgers, Ryu quickly adapted to life in the big leagues by making friendships with players of all races, including Yasiel Puig.
During the 11 years of the big league, he suffered a lot of adversity, including left shoulder joint surgery and elbow ligament joint surgery (Tommy John Surgery), but he left his record of 78 wins, 48 losses, one save, an ERA of 3.27 and 236 walks and 934 strikeouts in 1,055 ⅓ innings. This is the second-highest win, most innings and strikeouts among Korean Major Leaguers, following Park Chan-ho, the "Korean Express," and is the first in the history of 18.86 in the WAR (contributing to victory over substitute players).
Notably, the Dodgers had its heyday by recording 54 wins and 33 losses with a 2.98 ERA in 126 games alone. The career high season was also in 2019 when the Dodgers ranked second in the National League Cy Young Award by posting 14 wins and 5 losses with a 2.32 ERA and 163 strikeouts in 182 ⅔ innings.
Kim was highly praised for her ample experience as a pro, her excellent athletic ability and her work ethic (work ethic and attitude). The core of her advice was to keep up with what she had been doing. "Of course, I think she will do well. I hope she doesn't change her style because she went to the U.S. on purpose. I did what I did when I first went there, so I hope she does what she can do as well," she said.
Puig's best friend during his time with the Dodgers also expressed expectations for his reunion. Puig rejoined the Kiwoom Heroes this season following 2022, which resulted in a showdown with Ryu. "I think I need to study what to do because it's been a long time since I faced Puig. I think it will be fun to meet him at the stadium. I have such expectations," Ryu said with a big smile.
This is the first season for Ryu himself to start with the spring camp in Korea. It has been 13 years since 2012. Hanwha will hold its spring camp at Ballpark in Melbourne, Australia from January 25 to February 19. After the initial training session, the team will start preparation for actual games with three consecutive games against the Australian national baseball team from March 14 to 16.
The second camp, which will be held in Okinawa, Japan from Feb. 21 to March 3, will feature a total of seven games, including practice games with the first team of the Chiba Lotte Marlins and the Hanshin Tigers, as well as domestic teams, to enhance their sense of play. After completing all training sessions, the Hanwha team plans to return home through Incheon International Airport on March 4.
"I'm nervous because it's been such a long time. Young players joined the camp, and it's my first time to start the spring camp with the coach as well," Ryu said. "Last year, I threw indoors only, but since I joined the camp, I threw outdoors from late February. This year, I will be able to take time and prepare systematically from the beginning. So it's even better. I will do my best."