"Park Chan-ho's nephew" Kim Yoon-ha's not-so-too-much-talker uncle's advice, "You're not playing baseball to show anyone, so let's do what you're going to do."
"Park Chan-ho's nephew" Kim Yoon-ha's not-so-too-much-talker uncle's advice, "You're not playing baseball to show anyone, so let's do what you're going to do."
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Kim Yoon-ha (20), a second-year right-hander of the Kiwoom Heroes, is always referred to as the nephew of Park Chan-ho (52). Kim's mother is Park Hyun-soon, a cousin of "Korean Express" Park Chan-ho and a former professional golfer. Kim Yun-ha, who is also a niece of Kim, revealed her uncle's not-so-short advice, who is famous as a "Korean Express" and too much talker.안전놀이터
Kim Yoon-ha started the exhibition game of the 2025 Shinhan Bank SOL Bank KBO League against KT at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 11th and became the winning pitcher with one hit, one strikeout, one walk, and one run in four innings.
Throwing 43 pitches, Kim had a maximum speed of 147 kilometers per hour. Considering that William Cuevas had a maximum speed of 148 kilometers per hour, the ball was not a bad one. By properly mixing fastballs, curves, and folk to catch batters, Kim effectively secured a spot in the starting rotation of Kiwoom. He is highly likely to become the third starting pitcher.
When asked by Star News if he had any words from his uncle after the game on Sunday, Kim Yoon-ha said, "He came to the U.S. camp once. He gave me advice then. (My uncle) said to me, "You only have to do what you want. I am not playing baseball to show anyone, so I think there will be a good result if you do as you please. Actually, he always tells me a lot of good things about my mental state rather than technical matters."
Park Chan-ho, who lives in the U.S., visits Kiwoom's spring camp every year. Jukmagowoo, who spent elementary, middle and high school with Kiwoom Heroes coach Hong Won-ki, is very famous in the baseball community. He has visited the Heroes' spring camp every year for more than 10 years since 2012 to give advice.
"He performed his role well during the innings that starter Kim Yoon-ha took charge of. His aggressive throwing of strikes (31 strikes and 12 balls) was particularly impressive," said Hong Won-ki, who watched the game on the day. "I think what I prepared during the winter season was well revealed in the game."
Kim Yoon-ha said, "I was a little nervous at first because it's been a long time since I played in front of many fans, but I felt better after throwing it. It was my first exhibition game, so I tried to set the zone narrow and throw it accurately. So my ball control was a little shaky, but coach Lee Seung-ho encouraged me that it was okay, and from then on, I was able to boldly target the strike zone with more confidence."
"Getting a chance to become a starting pitcher is lucky, not a burden. I want to not miss the opportunity as I have been given the opportunity since the beginning of the season as a starter. Personally, I think being able to throw long innings is my strength and I am preparing well. I am happy to get the opportunity, and I will do my best to meet my expectations," he said confidently.