“The goal is to create my own color, so I don’t dwell on grades. As much as I lack a lot, I have to work harder”.
NC Dinos outfielder Choi Woo-jae, known as the son of former Haitai Tigers catcher Choi Hae-shik, reached a career high last year. His first double-digit home run in his Futures League debut was an impressive performance with a batting average of .
Choi Woo-jae, who is preparing for this season at the Futures Camp, said, “The goal is to create my own color, so I don’t dwell on grades.” said.
Hitting coach Cho Young-hoon is good at using data and has a good internal evaluation for his excellent coaching skills. An official from the club expressed, “Last year, Futures hitters properly experienced Younghoon’s magic.” Choi Woo-jae is also one of the batters who benefited from the Young-hoon magic effect. He said, “I’m looking for a good direction through conversation with the coach, but I feel like I’m getting better. I’m making a batting stance that can produce better results when I play.” 카지노
When he said that his physique seemed to be better than last year, he said, “Thanks to weight training, I gained about 5 kg.” He also changed his batting stance to maximize his ability to produce long hits. “You’ll only know after playing the game, but I hope the changes will lead to good results,” he said.
Coach Cho Young-hoon said, “There is a shortage of native giant guns throughout the league. Choi Woo-jae is a good hitter who can blossom into success through a preparation process like Oh Jae-il (37, Samsung) and Kim Jae-hwan (35, Doosan).” Choi Woo-jae also expressed his desire to become a long-term hitter like Jae-il Oh and Jae-hwan Kim.
“I started later than others (as I turned from pitcher to hitter), but I think I’m getting better.
Choi Woo-jae, who doubled as an outfielder and first baseman last year, plans to increase the proportion of first base defense this year. He said, “I think hitting is what the team expects from me. To do that, I have to play as many games as possible, but I will prepare hard whether it’s the outfield or first base.”
When Choi Woo-jae was asked, ‘Do you often talk about baseball with your father?
Choi Woo-jae only participated in two first-team games in 2021. His goal is to play as many first-team games as possible this season. He said, “My goal is to one day hit 20 to 30 home runs in the first team and become a hitter who competes for home runs. I will work hard to become like senior Oh Jae-il and Kim Jae-hwan.”
If Choi Woo-jae, who knows the truth of sweat, becomes a long-term hitter like Oh Jae-il and Kim Jae-hwan, he will set a good example for his juniors.