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Hanwha’s monster rookie suffers stunning fall as Jung Woo-joo becomes a mop-up pitcher
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Hanwha’s monster rookie suffers stunning fall as Jung Woo-joo becomes a mop-up pitcher

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Jung Woo-joo, who signed with Hanwha for a 500 million won bonus, struggled in relief against KT Wiz.
  • He recorded two hits, two walks, one strikeout and two earned runs in one-third of an inning.
  • The performance left the second-year pitcher serving as a mop-up reliever rather than a starter or high-leverage option.

Jung Woo-joo, Hanwha’s highly touted rookie signing, endured another rough outing and has slipped into a mop-up role during his second season.

Jung entered in the seventh inning of Hanwha’s KBO League game against the KT Wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park on Sept. 1, with Hanwha trailing 4-0. He recorded one out while allowing two hits, two walks and two runs, with one strikeout.

His earned-run average rose to 8.34. The performance has sharpened the question of why a player who joined Hanwha with a 500 million won signing bonus is no longer being used as a starter or a trusted high-leverage reliever.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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