Rockers Ink Pair of Pitchers from New Mexico Military Institute
Both Lee and Park struck out over 100 batters during their freshman seasons
Ashwaubenon, Wis.-The Rockers dipped into the junior college ranks today with the signings of left-handed pitcher Hyunwook Lee and right-hander Jiyeong Park. Both pitchers come to Green Bay with summer baseball experience, having played in the West Coast League a season ago and have been signed to first-half contracts.
“To be able to sign two of the top collegiate strikeout performers from a season ago will be a huge boost to our pitching staff this year,” said General Manager John Fanta. “Both guys feature low-to-mid 90s velocity on their fastballs while possessing elite secondary offerings along with command of the strike zone.”
Hyunwook Lee – LHP – 6’0”/194 – Sophomore
Lee is off to a blazing start with the Broncos this spring. In four appearances, he has posted a 3-0 record with a 2.55 ERA. In 17.2 innings he has allowed nine walks while striking out 30 batters. His strikeout total ranks him #9 in the nation and #1 in the region, while his 15.28 strikeouts per nine innings also ranks him #1 in the region. As a freshman with the Broncos he tossed 99 innings while racking up 102 strikeouts and a 4.27 ERA.
Last summer with the Ridgefield Raptors in the West Coast League, Lee made 10 starts and posted a 3.82 ERA. In 37.2 innings on the bump, he had 34 strikeouts against 20 walks. He is a native of Seoul, South Korea.
Jiyeong Park – RHP – 6’2”/213 – Sophomore
A teammate of Lee, Park is off to a similarly hot start early in the season for NMI. In four appearances, one start, he has a 2-1 record while punching out 20 batters in 17.1 innings pitched. In his freshman year for the Broncos, Park tossed 84 innings while tallying a whopping 117 strikeouts and posting a 4.07 ERA.
Park also pitched for the Ridgefield Raptors in the summer where he posted a 2-0 record in four appearances. In six innings he allowed five hits while striking out 13 batters. He is also a native of Seoul, South Korea.
Season ticket packages, group tickets and the Pep’s Drafthaus Flex Packs are available now. Single game tickets go on sale Friday, March 6th. Visit www.greenbayrockers.com or call the ticket office at 920-497-7225 to reserve your seats today. The Rockers front office at Capital Credit Union Park is located at 2231 Holmgren Way in Ashwaubenon. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.
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