If the last Cheongnyonggi was for Jeon Mir, this one was literally for Kim Taek-yeon.
Perhaps Kim will rise to prominence sooner than Jang Hyun-seok or Hwang Jun-seo, who were the undisputed top two, and he proved it in the President’s Cup.
바카라사이트 On 12 August, against defending champion Gyeongbuk Gyeonggi, Kim pitched a 7.1-inning, 1-hit, 9 strikeout, 1 run perfect game to send his team to the final. It was the second time Incheon Go had reached the final after Yoon Tae-hyun’s brilliant performance three years ago. His fastball was clocked at 150km/h.
Kim’s performance in this tournament has been described as ‘different’. What Kim is most appreciated for is her delivery. The general consensus is that he has an unbelievable delivery. Kim is not a pitcher with many pitches. In fact, it is safe to say that he is a fastball-slider two-pitch pitcher. However, his fastball extends without falling near the catcher’s mitt, even if you just look at it with the naked eye. It’s got a pretty good end to it. This has the effect of making 146 km/h look like 150 km/h. On top of that, the batters know it’s a fastball and they don’t get hit even with a full swing.
“I think he’s going to be a really good pitcher. What makes him so good is that batters know it’s a fastball and they take a full swing and don’t get hit. Even Jeon Mirdo knew it was a four-seam and took a full swing, but it didn’t work.” All of his strikeouts that day came in that form, and that’s the biggest reason why he’s so highly regarded.
It’s the kind of stuff that Korea’s greatest ever closer, Oh Seung-hwan, used to do in his prime. In fact, some observers say he smells like Oh’s rookie year.
“He has a hard-to-hit fastball” (Photo: Jeon Sang-il)
The most important thing for a pitcher is whether he has a ball that can work in the pros. You must have a ball that you can’t hit. Kim Taek-yeon’s pitches have that kind of competitiveness.
But that’s not all. Even the pitches are good. The reason why Kim’s pitches are so hard to hit is because he has a great fastball. That’s why he rarely strikes out. In 64.1 innings pitched, Kim has only allowed 10 walks. In 19.1 innings of work at the President’s Cup, he has walked just four. He only gave up one run on the day.
He’s got the stuff. Kim pitched 6.1 innings against Yushin on 9 August and 7.1 innings again on 12 August, both of which could have been quite taxing. Most importantly, Kim knew that he needed to close out the game late in the game, so he kept trying to get quick outs. She relied on her composition rather than her corner work. She also showed that she was able to make quick adjustments with her mind. This was enough to convince the pro officials.
“It’s not just his pitches that are good. His pitches are also good and he has a good delivery” (Photo: Jeon Sang-il)
Kim Taek-yeon is actually a resource that can be developed into a starter if given time. However, his changeup is not yet a plus pitch for the pros, and he does not have a slow changeup like a curve. However, he is not yet a plus pitcher in the pros, and he does not have a slow changeup like a curve. However, starting will take time. However, if you go to the relief side, the evaluation that it is enough to put him on the professional mound right now is exciting. The President’s Cup proved that it is not an exaggeration to say that he can be a top-class closer in the league within three years.
The Doosan Bears, who held the second pick, were left feeling a bit deflated after missing out on Hwang Jun-seo. But now, it looks like they won’t have to deal with any of that. Many observers are looking forward to seeing what happens when the hard-hitting Kim combines with Jamsil Baseball Stadium.
Kim Taek-yeon is the undisputed ace of the youth national team. (Photo by Jeon Sang-il)
Another team manager who watched the game summed up his assessment of Kim in a single word.
“I think he’s the best pitcher this year in terms of immediate power.”
Perhaps Kim will rise to prominence sooner than Jang Hyun-seok or Hwang Jun-seo, who were the undisputed top two, and he proved it in the President’s Cup.