Park Young-hyun, 'Post Oh Seung-hwan' of the national team, "My goal is to become a role model to my juniors."

Park Young-hyun, 'Post Oh Seung-hwan' of the national team, "My goal is to become a role model to my juniors."

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"(Post Oh Seung-hwan) I'm so honored. I'll try to catch Park Young-hyun's name."

The 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier 12 team returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. Although it was disappointing that the starting pitcher was not able to perform well after he was eliminated in the Super Round, it found Park Young-hyun, the team's finishing pitcher with confidence.

Park Young-hyun served as the closing position for KT in the 2024 season, displaying outstanding performance in both the regular season and the post season. He also demonstrated his true value in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier 12, demonstrating his competitiveness in the international arena.

Park Young-hyun, who joined KT as the first rookie of the year for the 2022 season, drew attention as he won the title of "King of Hongde" just two years after joining the team. This year, he has grown into a leading closing pitcher of the league by overpowering opposing batters with his unique boldness and strong pitching as a key closing pitcher of the team.

Notably, Park Young-hyun showed even more impressive performance at this year's Premier 12. Playing in three of the five group matches, Park had one win, one save, six strikeouts and zero earned run average (ERA) during three ⅔ innings. Notably, in the final group match against Australia, Park took the mound at the top of the ninth inning and struck out three batters in a row, drawing cheers.

Through the Premier 12, Park Young-hyun has established himself as a new closing pitcher for the Korean national team. He is considered the right person to take over the role of "finisher" that Oh Seung-hwan (Samsung) played in the past, sparking new expectations for the mound in Korean baseball.

"I want to participate in a big competition to gain experience and improve my skills to become a closer. My goal is to become a role model to my juniors," said Park.

-How do you feel about Premier 12.

I didn't think it would be much different from last year's Asian Games, but I was also very nervous because it was a bigger competition. I wanted to win, but I'm very sorry that I came back with a disappointing result. If I have a chance to go to the next international competition, I really want to come back with better results.

-Did you gain confidence on the international stage.

My condition is better than in the season, and I was able to throw with confidence. I think the batters couldn't target it because of the good rotation. I'm proud that I showed good performance on the international stage.

-About the evaluation of "Post Oh Seung-hwan."

I'm so happy. It's an honor to be compared to Oh Seung-hwan, my role model. I want to create my own color and establish myself as Park Young-hyun.

-If you have any plans to remain a memorable closer for fans.

I want to compete in a big competition to gain experience and improve my skills to become a closer. My goal is to become a role model for my juniors.

-If you have any plans for the future.

My first goal was to finish the season without injury. I want to finish the season well and give myself a compliment. I want to finish the season without injury next year with the same goal.

-Is there a secret to the ball getting better in Premier 12 than in the regular season?

There is no special secret. I think I inherited a good constitution thanks to my parents. I feel that the more I throw, the better the ball gets. I think the more I keep throwing in this competition, the better the ball gets.

-For the compliments of pitching coach Choi Il-eon.

The coach doesn't say much in particular. He gives me trust like, "Just take care of it." I've been with him for two years, and I'm grateful that he has coached me well and recognized me a lot. 안전놀이터

-Do you want to play against Major League players.

I once hit a home run in the Seoul series, but I wasn't in perfect condition at the time. I'm sorry that I wasn't in good shape because it was early in the season. If I have a chance later, I want to show good results against world-class hitters on such a stage.

-What is your greed to compete in the WBC?

I'm just grateful to participate in a big competition like the WBC. I don't know what will happen, but I believe that if I do my best, I will have good results. I have a great desire to compete with world-class hitters.