Hanwha signed Hwang Joon-seo (Jang Chung-go), the No. 1 overall pick and a first-round pick, for 350 million won. Hwang Joon-seo was nominated by Hanwha as the first overall pick in the first round in the 2024 KBO Rookie Draft held on the 14th. Hwang Joon-seo pitched in 15 games (49 ⅔ innings) this year and played with 6 wins, 2 losses and a 2.16 ERA. Hwang Joon-seo was nominated first overall as Jang Hyun-seok (Yongma High School), who was considered the biggest high school fish, signed with the LA Dodgers in the Major League and advanced to the U.S.
Hwang Joon-seo, who boasts a robust 187cm-80kg physique, is a left-hander who sprays fastballs with speeds of up to 150km/h. He played for the national team at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup (World Youth Baseball Championship) last month, recording one win, two losses and a 3.97 ERA in three games (12 ⅓ innings).
After selecting Hwang Joon-seo as the No. 1 pick shortly after the draft, Hanwha General Manager Son Hyuk said, “Our scouts have recommended it all year round. “Everyone wants a pitcher, and he will want it even more if he sees the future,” he said. Hwang Joon-seo, who was honored as the No. 1 overall player, said, “I still can’t believe it. I’m so happy that my hands and feet are shaking. I think Hanwha uniforms look good on you. I will always do my best and become a necessary player for the team,” he said in his nomination speech.
Cho Dong-wook (Jang Choong-go, pitcher), a second-round pick, was stamped with 150 million won. Cho Dong-wook was recognized for his high growth potential as a left-hander who used various breaking balls. Third-round pick Jeong An-seok (Whimoon High School, infielder) signed for 100 million won. Like Hwang Joon-seo, Jeong An-seok, a former member of the youth national team, is considered a right-handed left-handed player with both offense and defense skills.
In addition, Hwang Young-mook (Yeoncheon Miracle, infielder) signed a contract for 80 million won in the fourth round, Lee Ki-chang (Yushin-ho, pitcher) in the fifth round and Choi Jun-seo (Dongguk University, outfielder) in the sixth round for 60 million won, and Lee Seung-hyun (Gyeongbuk High School, catcher) in the eighth round for 40 million won. *Round 7 is traded for nomination rights
Won Jong-hyuk (in-house and pitcher), Kwon Hyun (Jang Chung-go and outfielder), and Seung Ji-hwan (Yushin-ho and pitcher), who were nominated in the 9th to 11th rounds, will receive a down payment of 30 million won side by side. 사설 토토사이트
Jung Min-hyuk, head of the Hanwha Eagles scout team, said, “We quickly carried out contracts so that new players could focus on preparing for their first professional season. I would like to thank the players and parents for their cooperation in the quick contract, he said. “I hope that all of the players designated this time will grow into players who can represent the Hanwha Eagles.” Meanwhile, 2024 rookies will make their debut to fans through the final regular-season home game to be organized later.