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A promising pitcher acquainted to Doosan Bears followers will emerge in the 2027 KBO Rookie Draft. The star is Kwak Byung-jin (20, Busan University of Science and Technology), a right-handed pitcher from Seoul High School.
Kwak Byung-jin is a right-handed pitcher with a highly effective fastball that stands out from his giant body—191cm tall and weighing 95kg in keeping with the Korea Baseball and Softball Association (KBSA). Over two years in college, he recorded 23 video games, 7 wins with no losses, an ERA of 1.29, 49 innings pitched, 18 walks, 70 strikeouts, and a WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) of 0.82. Scout A from a KBO staff informed StarInformation, “Kwak Byung-jin’s greatest strength is undoubtedly his fastball. He also throws sharp breaking balls well, making him a highly anticipated pick.”
This is a great alternative to heal from the ache of two years in the past. Kwak Byung-jin’s alma mater, Seoul High School, despatched three pitchers to the skilled ranks in the 2025 KBO Rookie Draft: Kim Dong-hyun (20, KT, 1st spherical, ninth total), Kim Young-woo (21, LG, 1st spherical, tenth total), and Choi Min-seok (20, Doosan, 2nd spherical, sixteenth total).
Not included amongst them, Kwak Byung-jin boldly boarded the prepare to Busan. Even now, he travels between Seoul and Busan each weekend to attend personal classes. Kwak Byung-jin not too long ago informed StarInformation, “I heard many times that Busan University of Science and Technology is a great school. I had acquaintances and seniors there, and I decided to enroll because it’s known as a school that excels in baseball.”
He continued, “I have no regrets at all. Since coming to college, my breaking ball quality and velocity have improved. My game management on the mound has also gotten better, and I’ve gained confidence. I throw fastballs, curves, sliders, and splitters, and I’m most confident with my fastball and slider.”
His baseball study abroad in Busan has been a great success up to now. Due to the sluggish progress of highschool gamers this 12 months, robust performances from many college gamers are anticipated. Among them, Kwak Byung-jin is taken into account one of the top college prospects who can contribute instantly.
Scout B from one other KBO staff additionally commented, “He’s the best among college players. His fastball reached up to 150 km/h, and although he had a slight slump recently, he’s now back on a recovery track. How well he can utilize his breaking balls in the future will be important.”
He desires of assembly his Seoul High School associates who went professional first in the KBO League. Among them, he appears ahead to assembly Choi Min-seok. Kwak Byung-jin smiled and stated, “I’ve liked Doosan since I was young. My favorite player was Dustin Nippert. My role model is Kwak Bin. He throws hard and his pitching form is similar to mine, so I actually study him a lot.”
He additionally added, “I’m both nervous and excited, but my splitter quality still needs improvement. I’d like to throw up to 152 km/h before the draft. I warm up quickly, so I’m fine with either starting or relief roles. I’ll strive to win the championship with my team and take on the challenge in the remaining time.”
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