A Genius Pitcher Hides 170 KM - Chapter 261



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#261. How to Deal with Monsters

Some people have lost because of my regression, while others have gained.

If we limit the scope to baseball, most of the Warriors players can be seen as having benefited.

On the other hand, trash like Hwang Seong-min and Song Ki-tae will be on the losing side.

This applies not only to our team, but also to players from other teams.

There may be differences in degree, but it must have had a big or small impact.

So what about Angels’ starting pitcher today, Han-Kyeol Ryu?

He is clearly one of the people who benefited from it, as his skills have improved significantly compared to before his regression, perhaps because he was beaten so much by me.

Of course, my thoughts may be a little different.

Swoosh

Paang

“cheek.”

Seattle’s offense began in the bottom of the first inning as the Angels’ first attack in the top of the first ended scoreless.

Ryu Han-gyeol, who started as the second starter and gradually took over as the Angels’ ace, threw the first pitch to the leadoff hitter, Antonio Garcia.

Starting center fielder Derek Fleming and backup catcher John Glenn, both suspended for bench-clearing action against the Cubs, are out for today.

That’s why today Seattle came out with the same lineup they used in Game 3 against the Cubs.

#1 Designated Hitter Antonio Garcia

2nd and 3rd baseman Han Su-hyeok

3rd baseman Ty Johnson

4th Right Fielder Chuck Clark

5th Left Fielder Jim Brown

6th shortstop Josh Oliver

7th 2nd baseman Jonathan Owens

8th catcher Leonard Jones

9th Center Fielder Kevin McCloud

Starting pitcher Dimon Anderson Jr.

Antonio Garcia, who took over as leadoff hitter today in place of Derek Fleming, is actually a very difficult type of hitter for Ryu Han-gyeol to face.

This is because Ryu Han-gyeol’s style of putting the ball in and taking it out of the zone based on his precise control does not go well with Tony, who does not even think about swinging outside the zone he has set.

The ball that was just thrown was actually the kind of ball that any average batter would have hit with their bat.

But Tony still didn’t budge, and that well-thrown first pitch ended up as a ball.

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‘It’s terrible that two starters are missing.’

When the batter didn’t even flinch at the bait he had thrown with determination, Ryu Han-gyeol let out a deep sigh without realizing it.

The Cubs are still looking bleak after losing two of their starting hitters in a bench-clearing incident.

Of course, the lower batting lineup has definitely lost some strength, but the problem is that the remaining batters are still strong.

Seattle’s top lineup, starting with #1 Antonio and running through #5 Jim Brown.

It may be a little early, but some baseball fans are excited that the combination of #2 Han Su-hyeok and #3 Ty Johnson will be the greatest combination in major league history, surpassing Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in the early 1900s.

‘First of all, you must never let the night go.’

That’s why when facing Seattle, you have to make sure to take care of the leadoff hitter first.

When the leadoff hitter gets on base, Han Su-hyeok comes to the plate right away, and then Ty Johnson takes aim at the pitcher from the standby batter’s box.

Unless you’re a pitcher with a strong heart, that alone would be game over.

‘Carefully.’

Swoosh

“strike!”

In Ryu Han-gyeol’s view, Antonio Garcia was a truly unique type of hitter.

The ball that became the first pitch and the ball that was just called a strike could have gone on the same course. It’s just that one was called a ball and the other was called a strike because of the AI ​​judgment system.

It’s the kind of pitch that would make a batter flinch.

But the guy didn’t budge either time.

There is only one reason. The ball did not enter the zone you set.

Because he is that type, despite having good eye for pitches, he strikes out a lot and walks a lot, so he has ridiculous batting averages of .200 and on-base percentages in the high .300s.

Anyway, that’s not what’s important right now.

‘another?’

If the batter doesn’t respond, it might be a good idea to focus on that course.

If you throw it well into the zone, you can get a strike, and even if it’s a little out of range, the batter won’t hit it, so you just get one more ball.

Ryu Han-gyeol nodded and threw three pitches at Tony.

Swoosh

Paang

“cheek.”

As expected, there is no response.

Two balls, one strike.

What’s scary about Antonio Garcia is that he has that consistency while also having incredible hitting power.

His batting average is only .200, but half of his hits are home runs.

From a pitcher’s perspective, it can’t help but feel like they’re handling a time bomb.

A batter who never knows when he’ll swing the bat, and who possesses incredible strength that will send the ball over the fence one out of two times when he swings it.

Ryu Han-gyeol threw the fourth pitch, calming his pounding heart.

“cheek.”

“ha…….”

I threw all four of them the same way, but again, there was no reaction.

The problem is that today, strangely, half the balls are out of the zone.

With the introduction of the AI ​​reading system, playing with your hands or the catcher framing the ball has been fundamentally blocked.

In the end, what this means is that you have to get through it with your own skills.

‘another.’

A batter who endures a ball that appears to be a strike to the naked eye because it is not in the zone he set.

And a showdown between gutsy pitchers who throw five balls in a row on the course.

Swoosh

Paang

“cheek.”

“Wow!”

“Okay! Tony!”

The winner was the batter who resisted the temptation to the end.

Seattle’s leadoff hitter Antonio Garcia advanced to first base and the next batter came up to bat.

Knock knock knock

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The night before he was to move to the major leagues, Ryu Han-gyeol asked Han Su-hyeok at a year-end party attended by players from various teams.

‘Suhyuk, before you step up to bat, turn your head from side to side and make a sound.’

‘Yes, what is that?’

‘Are you doing that on purpose? To scare the pitchers?’

‘No way.’

‘No, it’s clear to me. Dude, even if I go to America, don’t do that to Daejeon pitchers. It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.’

I said it lightly, thinking I wouldn’t be seeing him for a while, but it’s only been two years since I heard it again.

Han Su-hyeok stepped up to the plate with an expression on his face like an executioner ready to cut off a prisoner’s head.

‘Plague.’

If Antonio Garcia is a difficult hitter to face because of his unique hitting mechanism, Han Su-hyeok is an even more difficult hitter because he doesn’t have a hitting mechanism at all.

In the early days of the KBO, when no one paid attention to him, he produced a lot of hits with an absurd upper swing, but after the pitchers started to check him, he adjusted his batting form accordingly and maintained his performance.

It was the same after coming to the major leagues.

Han Su-hyeok, whose physique has grown and whose power has increased, has now become a monster who can hit any course or any ball over the fence regardless of his batting form.

If it weren’t for the living legend Ty Johnson right behind him, Han Su-hyeok might have broken Barry Bonds’ record of 232 walks in a season.

“paly!”

Anyway, Ryu Han-gyeol, who had to face such a terrible hitter, swallowed dry saliva and looked at first base.

The main force of the first baseman is below the major league average, no, it is definitely below average.

‘Plague.’

But that’s no comfort at all.

Considering that Han Su-hyeok has the lowest ground ball/fly ball rate among batters playing in the major leagues this season, inducing a double play is as difficult as picking stars from the sky.

So realistically, the most desirable scenario would be to induce a fly ball and have it be grounded out.

Nod

In order to induce a ground ball from a great hitter like Han Su-hyeok, meticulous preparation is required.

The ball chosen as the winning pitch should be a high fastball close to the body, so the batter’s batting eye must be shaken so that the ball can have maximum power.

Swoosh

Paang

“cheek.”

A ball that goes in at a slightly higher course than the ball that is to be used as a penalty kick, that is, a ball that comes in toward the body, is recognized as a ball.

Nod

Swoosh

Paang

“cheek.”

And a slider that flows out low and out, exactly opposite the course you want to throw it on.

I got two consecutive ball calls, but it didn’t matter.

Anyway, if something feels off, I plan to just filter it out.

It goes without saying that Ryu Han-gyeol was much more scared of Han Soo-hyuk than of Ty Johnson.

Nod

It’s time to once again direct the batter’s gaze and balance outward.

The outside changeup that Ryu Han-gyeol can throw with the most confidence.

Swoosh

Paang

“strike!”

I almost got screwed.

At the plate, Han Su-hyeok was looking at me with a funny expression, and I almost peed my pants.

Pulling it outwards means it slightly slips out of your hand and goes into the middle.

I got the strike, but I wasn’t happy at all. I felt like my life was shortened by 10 years.

‘Now, it’s time to fight.’

Ryu Han-gyeol, who had barely calmed his pounding heart, finally prepared for the final showdown.

The fastest and most powerful fastball Ryu Han-gyeol can throw, which rolls high up toward the body as originally planned.

The pitchcom communicated the meaning of the battery to the fielders, and the infielders and outfielders took a step back to prepare to field a fly ball.

and,

Swoosh

The 95-mile long projectile fired from Ryu Han-gyeol’s fingertips flew accurately high into Han Su-hyeok’s body.

‘Please, please!’

Ryu Han-gyeol, who threw the ball, prayed in his heart, and whether he knew it or not, Han Su-hyeok’s bat carelessly tore through the space and advanced forward.

Taaaaaah!

“Is it done!”

The moment the bat hit the ball, Ryu Han-gyeol shouted loudly without realizing it as he saw the ball rise up incredibly high.

Is it done? Is it done? Is it true?

The ball, which hit the top of the bat as initially intended, rose at an angle of nearly 55 degrees.

A spectacular sight unfolded: the pitcher who threw the ball, the batter who hit the ball, and the fielders all sat in their seats, watching the ball being hit.

Round and round

The ball, which at first glance looked like it would be a fly ball to center field, continued to fly in a tumble.

As the ball passed over the outfielder’s head, Ryu Han-gyeol began to have an ominous feeling.

‘Hey, no way.’

Even though Han Su-hyeok was a monster, it was impossible to imagine that a hit like that could become a home run despite the sea breeze blowing in from the Pacific Ocean and the high humidity in Seattle.

It’ll come down now, it’ll come down now.

At that time, everyone was looking at Tagu with that kind of feeling.

“Huh, huh? Huh! Huh huh huh!”

The center fielder, who had been taking a step or two back to chase the ball, suddenly started running at full speed toward the fence.

This is because the ball that was flying in a parabolic arc suddenly gained strength and went straight out.

“Get over it! Go away! Please!”

“Fuck! Come on, you damn tagu!”

The baseball continued to fly amid the screams and cries of Seattle fans.

and,

Thud!

The moment the ball flew past the T-Mobile Park Center and landed in an empty space,

“Wow!”

“Oh my God! Is this really possible? That thing fell over?”

“Han Su-hyeok! He’s a god! The god of baseball has descended upon our team!”

“Damn it, take my money! Make a bunch of stuff related to that guy! I’ll buy it all!”

Ryu Han-gyeol, who had allowed an absurd home run, staggered on the mound with his hand on his forehead, and Han Su-hyeok looked at him with a shrug.

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