KIA Tigers right-hander Hwang Dong-ha fulfilled his responsibility. He pitched as a starting pitcher in the first game of the Gwangju doubleheader against the LG Twins on the 9th and pitched brilliantly. He threw 70 pitches in 4 2⅓ innings, recording 4 hits, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts, and 2 runs. He failed to meet the winning requirement of five innings and did not win the game.
However, it was also true that he contributed the most to the 7-6 come-from-behind victory. It was a good pitch with no runs until the fourth inning. Fast tempo pitches, sophisticated control, heavy control in the middle of 140km, and fork and slider have stabilized the breaking ball. His calm facial expression was also impressive that he was a 21-year-old pitcher from Jeongeup Impression High School in his second year of the 7th round of the 2nd round. 스포츠토토
Hwang Dong-ha has been considered the top alternative starter if the existing starting pitcher is away. He has already been substituted twice. I cried once and laughed once. In the match against KT on June 23, he allowed four hits and three runs in two innings. However, he allowed three runs in the match against Samsung on August 20, but he kept the mound until two outs in the fifth inning and led a tight game.
As Mario Sanchez left due to an elbow injury again this time, the starting position was selected as an alternative starter again this time. As the match against Doosan Bears in Jamsil was canceled due to rain on the 5th, it was naturally pushed back and played its part in the first round of the difficult doubleheader. He is expanding his presence by continuing to stamp his eyes.
It shows the ability to prevent five innings enough. This is enough to be evaluated as a starter. Lee Eui-ri returned only three innings after shoulder pain, and played only 4⅓ innings in the second round of the doubleheader on the 9th. This time, the callus of the right middle finger was peeled off and it was difficult to pitch.
Hwang Dong-ha is expected to take the position until Sanchez returns, although he has a mission of starting six to seven to fill the vacancy in the starting lineup. It is safe to say that he is a fifth starter, not an alternative starter. Of course, in order to become a clear starting pitcher, he must have the ability to start quality (less than three earned runs in six innings).
It is a clear homework for Hwang Dong-ha, but it also shows the possibility of growing up like that. Reasonable rewards are also given if the team contributes when needed. Hwang Dong-ha met a good opportunity. As it is still only the second year, the growth potential is great. He may become an undisputed starting pitcher someday by silently playing his part.