"I had symptoms of a sore throat, but now I am fully recovered. I received a lot of help from the coaches and teammates during the training process.”
The NC Dinos' outfield prospect Park Si-won flaunted his instinct as a game changer, leading his team to victory.
On the 19th, Park Si-won played as the designated hitter batting third in an away game against the Lotte Giants in the Futures League held at the Sangdong Stadium in Gimhae, achieving 3 hits in 4 at-bats, 4 RBIs, and 1 run scored.
In the top of the 3rd inning where NC was tied 0-0, Park Si-won stepped to the plate with a chance of 1 out and runners on 2nd and 3rd. He hit a single to right field against Lotte's starting pitcher Jeong Woo-jun, bringing all the runners home. 2-0. Park Si-won scored on Ahn In-san's 2-run homer to left-center.
In the 4th inning, with 1 out and a runner on 3rd, Park Si-won added another RBI with a single to center-right. With 1 out and a runner on 1st in the 5th inning, Park Si-won recorded his 3rd RBI with a double to left-center and was substituted in the 8th inning for Jeong Joon-kyu.
NC demonstrated an active offense, recording 13 hits, defeating Lotte 13-5.
Starter Lim Sang-hyun (4 innings, 3 walks, 2 strikeouts, no runs) was followed by second pitcher Lim Hyeong-won, who struggled with 1⅔ innings, allowing 2 hits, 3 walks, and 2 runs, but became the winning pitcher thanks to the support from the lineup. Subsequently, So Yi-hyun, Choi Woo-seok, and Hong Jae-moon took the mound in order.
Among the hitters, Jang Chang-hoon (2 hits in 5 at-bats, 2 RBIs, 3 runs), Jeong Hyeon-chang (3 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 run), and Park Young-bin (1 RBI, 2 runs scored on 1 hit in 3 at-bats) stood out.
Born in 2001, Park Si-won debuted in the professional stage after being selected in the second round of the 2020 NC Dinos draft following his graduation from Gwangju Il High School. As a five-tool outfielder, he was expected to become the 'post-Nah Sung-bum' talent. He completed his military service early as an active-duty soldier and gained experience in the Australian professional baseball scene.
Although he has not yet fully showcased his talent, the anticipation remains that once his so-called potential is unleashed, he will become a major slugger. After the game, Park Si-won noted through the official Instagram of the club's Futures team, "I had symptoms of a sore throat, but now I am fully recovered. I received a lot of help from the coaches and teammates during the training process."
Park Si-won added, "As I showcased the parts I prepared at the plate one by one, I gradually gained confidence. It seems that swinging without hesitation led to good results. I will prepare well and show a better version of myself."
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