Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Young Korean pitcher not about to back down vs. Padres

Moon Dong-ju, the 20-year-old flamethrower for the Hanwha Eagles isn't one to fear hitters. When he starts against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, pitching for the Korean national team, he will try to stick to his guns and challenge the big leaguers

2024-03-16

Pitchers capture KBO MVP, rookie awards in landslide wins

Erick Fedde of the NC Dinos was named the 2023 KBO MVP at the league award ceremony on Monday, earning the coveted title after an impressive freshman year, as Hanwha Eagles pitcher Moon Dong-ju was named the top rookie.

2023-11-27

Korea falls to Chinese Taipei in first real test of Asiad baseball tournament

Defending champions Korea took a tough hit Monday, losing 4-0 to Chinese Taipei in the second game of the baseball tournament at this year’s Asian Games.

2023-10-02

Throwing fire

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Moon Dong-ju pitches against the Kia Tigers on Wednesday. Moon threw a 160.1 kph (99.48 mph) fastball during the game, becoming the first Korean pitcher ever to break the 160 kph mark in the KBO since tracking began in 2011

2023-04-13

KBO's top fireballers gear up for fast-paced season

The KBO’s top fastball pitchers are off to a quick start during the spring training exhibition games, comfortably breaking 150 kilometers per hour (93 miles per hour) and edging closer to the elusive 160 kilometer-per-hour mark.

2022-03-18