Monster Wall, "I won't pass over even if I die"...Hanwha New Stadium's first official game, 'Im Park', who will pass it
Monster Wall, "I won't pass over even if I die"...Hanwha New Stadium's first official game, 'Im Park', who will pass it
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The Daejeon Hanwha Life Insurance Ballpark, Hanwha's new stadium, is set for its first official game. An exhibition game against Samsung is "D-Day" on Saturday. What attracts our attention is the 8-meter-tall Monster Wall on the right side. The scale of the game makes No. 4 hitter Noh Si-hwan also puzzled. The game will become a key point to watch in the new season.스포츠토토
Hanwha will move its stadium this season. The team will leave the Eagles Park and build a new nest at the Ball Park. The project cost 207.4 billion won (approx. The stadium is an up-to-date with 20,700 spectators' seats from the second basement level to the fourth floor.
It made its debut through the opening ceremony on the 6th. Swimming pool, camping space, Major League (ML)-style locker room caught the eye. Among them, Monster Wall, located on the right fence, stands out.
Monster Wall is an asymmetric fence. It is 8 meters tall. It is much higher than the 2.4-meter fence around it. Behind it is a double-decker bullpen. Spectators can see the pitcher warming up behind Monster Wall. It is a unique sight that was not seen in the KBO league.
Attention is also focusing on the impact the huge wall will have on the game. It reminds people of the Green Monster at Fenway Park, the home ground of the Boston Red Sox. A big hit that crosses the green monster is the symbol of a big shot. Attention is focusing on the hero of the first home run to surpass the monster wall.
Roh Si-hwan, the 2023 Home Run King, expressed confidence by saying, "I think the first home run at the stadium will also have meaning. I will give it a try." Full of confidence, Noh waved his hands at the Monster Wall.
Noh said, "I will never fall for it. The moment I saw it for the first time, I felt like I would never fall for it. Even if a left-handed hitter hits it, it's hard. It seems difficult as long as the angle doesn't come out the moment I hit it because it's too high." He added with a smile, "I think I will have to go behind left field a lot this season."
A home run is not only a home run, but defense is also important. The key is to deal with balls that bounce off the monster wall. Depending on the balls that pop out, chances are high that they will lead to long hits such as two or three hits. There are so many variables.
Last year, Hanwha sold out 47 times out of 71 home games. It was a great enthusiasm. The fever is expected to continue in the new stadium. A new point to watch is also called "Monster Wall." Attention is focusing on the game to be held at Ball Park.