For Lee Jeong-hoo (25, Kiwoom Heroes), who is aiming to advance to the major leagues in 2024, the World Baseball Classic (WBC) is the best showcase. Already, major media outlets in the US are expecting Lee Jung-hoo to play an active part in the WBC.

The US’New York Post’ cited KBO League MVP Lee Jung-hoo and Japan Pacific League MVP pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (25, Orix Buffaloes) as reasons to pay attention to the WBC Group B match on the 9th (Korean time). Korea and Japan are in the same Group B, and will have their first round schedule at the Tokyo Dome in Japan from the 9th of next month. There is a possibility that the two players will face each other in the Korea-Japan game on the 10th.

For Lee Jung-hoo and Yamamoto, who are receiving attention as the next major leaguers, this WBC is an opportunity to increase their value to the highest level. It is highly likely that both players will advance to the major leagues by posting after this season. 온라인카지노

The New York Post said, ‘It is certain that Lee Jung-hoo is coming to the major leagues. The team announced that they would respect Lee Jung-hoo’s intention to post, and they had already hired Scott Boras as an agent.” introduced.

“People who saw Lee Jung-hoo raised questions about the fact that the KBO league does not have the speed of major league pitchers and whether his strength can continue in the major leagues,” he said. A scouting director pointed out that “There are not many Korean players who have succeeded in the major leagues,” and pointed out that there are no other Korean hitters with outstanding performance other than Choo Shin-soo and Choi Ji-man.

However, scouting director Lee said, “Lee Jung-hoo has several tools. You can do a lot by hitting, running, and throwing.” The power is also a bit lacking in my opinion. However, it is interesting because he knows how to control his zone and produces results.”

On the other hand, Yamamoto, who was introduced along with Lee Jung-hoo, was highly praised. One scout said, “There is nothing left to prove in Japan. He has great competitiveness. He repeats good arm action and delivery. He can throw 97 to 99 miles (156 to 159 km) when he wants to, and his splitter is a top-class pitch. He praised him as a much better pitcher than Senga Godai (New York Mets).”

Another scouting director said, “The command is very good. He has so many weapons that he can use 5 types of pitches. He will make big money in the major leagues.” “Splitters and curveballs are world-class. Senga’s splitter is called ‘ghost’, but Yamamoto is better than that.”

In addition, the contents of Murakami Munetaka (23, Yakult Swallows), a giant first baseman who set the record for the most 56 homers in a single season in Japan last year, were also discussed. A scouting director said, “I miss a lot, but I’m only 22 years old. He showed power that no one in Japan has ever shown. It is very impressive.” Murakami, who signed a three-year, 1.8 billion yen multi-year contract with Yakult after last season, is expected to advance to the major leagues in 2026.