You have to use it well so that you don't overload the bullpen…" Four consecutive games → Final game after a day off, Ryu Joong-il no fixed finish
You have to use it well so that you don't overload the bullpen…" Four consecutive games → Final game after a day off, Ryu Joong-il no fixed finish
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The Korean baseball team of the 2024 World Baseball Softball Association (WBSC) Premier 12 led by head coach Ryu Joong-il is sweating at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
The national team, which started its first training session on Nov. 24, had two warm-up matches with Cuba on Nov. 1 and 2 and will hold its last domestic practice match with Sangmu on Nov. 6. After confirming the final list of 28 players, it will depart for Taiwan on the 8th.안전놀이터
The Korean team has established a framework to some extent. Although not announced yet, Ryu Joong-il and pitching coach Choi Il-eon have also decided to select the first team in the Premier 12 Group B preliminary match against Taiwan on Tuesday, and they have also decided whether to select five starters or four plus one in the five group matches.
Bullpens pitchers are expected to be appointed depending on situations. Currently, the national team has five players who used to play as closing pitchers for its teams. They include Kim Taek-yeon (Doosan Bears), Park Young-hyun (KT Wiz), Yoo Young-chan (LG Twins), Jeong Hae-young (KIA Tigers), and Cho Byung-hyun (SSG Landers). As it is a short-term game, he will likely release different types of closing pitcher cards depending on situations.
"Everyone is a closing pitcher right now. A closing pitcher will not last long," Ryu Joong-il said of the closing pitcher ahead of Tuesday's training. "I will probably block about one inning, and if there are many, I will deal with four to five batters."
Team Korea will play against Taiwan on May 13, followed by Cuba on May 14, Japan on May 15, and the Dominican Republic on May 16. After a day off, the team will play its last group match against Australia on May 18. The team will have to play four consecutive games. Managing bullpen pitchers is also important.
"If you look at the schedule of the game, we will play four consecutive days and take a day off to play against Australia. I think we need to use the bullpen well so that it doesn't overload us," the coach said. "We will report on the type of batter we have. The players who are the finishing pitcher have defended well regardless of right or left hand."
Most of the national team players will likely play in a practice game against Sangmu on Wednesday. In fact, it will be a game close to a match between blue and white. Some pitchers will pitch to the national team on the mound. Ryu Joong-il will closely watch the game and decide on the final roster after the game. Who will be able to jump on a plane to Taiwan? The time of destiny is approaching.