Yoon Seok-min Ready to Pitch in Any Role for 'Strong Baseball'

JTBC's representative baseball entertainment program, 'Strong Baseball,' is set to premiere on September 22nd, drawing considerable anticipation.

The show features retired professional baseball players forming a team to challenge the sport once more, with legendary KBO figures like Kim Tae-kyun, Yoon Seok-min, Na Ji-wan, Lee Dae-hyung, and Kwon Hyuk participating.

Pitchers Kwon Hyuk and Yoon Seok-min, key members of the 'Breakers' team, shared their reasons for joining and their aspirations through a written interview. Yoon Seok-min expressed lingering regrets about his baseball career due to injuries and stated that he decided to participate with the mindset that this would be his final chance to pitch.

Both players candidly admitted the challenges posed by chronic shoulder injuries and age, making it difficult to regain their former prowess. Kwon Hyuk is focusing his training on rehabilitation and improving his physical condition, while Yoon Seok-min is consistently monitoring his shoulder status through tubing exercises and running.

Kwon Hyuk described the team atmosphere as very positive, noting that while they are wary of injuries with many important games ahead, every player is giving their best effort.

Having experience in various pitching roles during his professional career, Yoon Seok-min stated he would readily accept any position assigned by manager Lee Jong-beom, expressing his trust in the manager's decisions.

Kwon Hyuk openly shared his concerns about joining 'Strong Baseball,' admitting he felt pressure to perform well. He vowed to approach every moment with sincerity and asked fans for support not just for the results, but for the process of giving his all for the team's victory.

Yoon Seok-min emphasized that his primary goal is the team's victory above any personal objectives. He pledged to work diligently to overcome concerns about his pitching arm and deliver a strong performance.

With legends like Kwon Hyuk and Yoon Seok-min returning to the mound driven by their passion for baseball, expectations are high for their performances in the 2025 season of 'Strong Baseball,' which kicks off on September 22nd at 10:30 PM.

Yoon Seok-min was a pivotal player in South Korea's gold medal victory at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, earning him widespread recognition. Nicknamed the 'second Park Chan-ho' for his exceptional control and breaking pitches, his career was unfortunately marked by frequent injuries. His return to the mound with 'Strong Baseball' promises to be an inspiring chapter for fans.