Kiwoom Heroes rookie sensation Park Joon-hyun silenced the KT Wiz offense with a dominant outing, clocking a 157 km/h fastball and delivering five scoreless innings to fuel his team’s shutout victory at Gocheok Skydome. The 19-year-old phenom stepped up perfectly, halting Kiwoom’s five-game losing streak against the league’s top-hitting KT squad batting .279.
Monster Fastball Powers Near-Perfect Start
In just his second professional start, Park Joon-hyun tossed five innings on 92 pitches, allowing only two hits, two walks, and four strikeouts while keeping KT scoreless. His blistering 157 km/h fastball—recorded 49 times—overwhelmed hitters, marking the game’s highest velocity and showcasing his ace potential. Mixing in high-speed sliders topping 145 km/h (26 thrown) and sharp, dropping curveballs (16 thrown), Park dismantled the KT lineup with precision.
Proving Doubters Wrong After Rocky Patch
Park’s performance erases early skepticism. His debut against the Samsung Lions featured five scoreless innings, but a follow-up at Doosan Bears saw him surrender five runs over 3 2/3 innings, prompting concerns he was pushing too hard. Against KT, however, he rebounded emphatically, proving his debut heat was no fluke and earning trust as Kiwoom’s go-to “streak-breaker.”
Strong Stats and Bright Pro Debut
Across three starts, Park has logged 13 2/3 innings with 12 hits, 11 walks, eight strikeouts, and five runs (four earned), posting a 2.63 ERA. The 2007-born talent entered pro baseball this season as a top prospect, already fulfilling high expectations for Kiwoom fans with his raw power and command. Observers highlight his ability to dominate despite youth, positioning him as a cornerstone for the Heroes’ rotation.
