Busan High School players stated they would prove they can win without Ha Hyeon-seung, Mediafine reported ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Choi Kang Monsters. The two squads are scheduled to clash at Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium during episode 22 of the baseball variety show “Strongest Baseball 2.”
The upcoming broadcast, scheduled to air at 8:00 p.m. local time on August 12 through the official Studio C1 YouTube channel, places the Monsters in a high-stakes position following a recent interruption to their winning streak.
Manager Kim Sung-keun Directs Individual Training Sessions Before Gametime
Manager Kim Sung-keun arrived at the stadium well before the players to conduct a rigorous pre-game tactical assessment and closely monitor batting drills. According to media reports, both athletes responded with noticeably sharper contact during subsequent batting practice, raising team expectations for the actual game.
The coaching staff’s intervention comes as the Monsters prepare to revert to their traditional positional lineup. Rather than employing the experimental player configurations tested in their previous outing, the team opted to reorganize their defense around established roles to stabilize performance against a tough high school opponent.
Busan High School Brings Historic Trophy Count and Deep Confidence
Opposing the professional veterans is a historic youth powerhouse boasting six President’s Cup national high school baseball tournament titles—the most in tournament history—alongside four Phoenix Flag championships. Even without their primary ace, Ha Hyeon-seung, who was selected as the number one overall pick in the 2027 KBO League rookie draft, the high school roster remains entirely undeterred.
The Busan players entered the matchup displaying significant confidence during training sessions, where they consistently generated deep extra-base hits. Opposing pitchers have also teased the deployment of a secretive “Mr. Zero” arm, adding a layer of tactical intrigue for a Monsters batting order looking to break out of its recent slump.
Captain Park Yong-taek Stresses Absolute Determination to Win
Monsters captain Park Yong-taek emphasized the squad’s uncompromising stance on securing a win to reset their competitive momentum. Media reports indicate the veteran leadership has instructed the dugout to utilize every available approach to claim victory on enemy ground, setting up a sharp contrast between the seasoned veterans and the ambitious high school contenders.
The broadcast of the game on August 12 marks another chapter in the reality television series that pairs retired professional baseball stars against elite amateur and collegiate programs across South Korea.
