Chapter 312


    Chapter 312


    Hello.


    The practice field became lively as Seo-jun Lee appeared with a bright smile.


    Nice to meet you, Lee!


    Robert, a pitcher, and Hayden, a batter, from the LA Dodgers promotion team greeted Seo-jun, who would join them for todays training.


    Philip, a scout, also welcomed him.


    There were no reporters yet, as they had not announced Seo-juns pitching news.


    There was only a filming team that would capture Seo-juns practice scenes for the press release.


    I look forward to working with you today.


    So do we.


    After exchanging greetings, Seo-jun, Robert, and Hayden started to warm up.


    They looked like they had some experience in exercising, as they stretched skillfully.


    The two players watched Seo-jun with curious eyes.


    Jun. Have you ever exercised before?


    Just as a hobby.


    Seo-jun answered with a smile to Roberts question.


    Hayden seemed to recall something and said.


    I heard you have a friend who is a baseball player. You must know how to swing a bat, right?


    Yes. He taught me in detail yesterday.


    Then, since pitching might take longer than hitting, why dont we start with pitching?


    Seo-jun and Robert nodded at Haydens suggestion.


    They finished stretching and Hayden took his place at the catchers seat.


    Seo-jun and Robert stood a little ahead of the mound.


    Lets start from here and slowly increase the distance.


    Okay. I got it.


    Robert showed him an example first.


    He showed his hand holding the baseball to Seo-jun.


    His index and middle fingers were holding the seams of the baseball horizontally.


    Seo-jun tried to hold the baseball in the same way.


    A fastball would be better for throwing accurately into the catchers glove. It flies straight to the home plate and its not that hard to control.


    Yes.


    Its windup, kicking, stride, release in order.


    Windup, the pitching preparation posture.


    Kicking, lifting the pivot foot up.


    Stride, stepping on the ground with the other foot.


    Release, letting go of the ball from the hand.


    He showed each posture slowly to Seo-jun and then moved quickly.


    The baseball flew out of Roberts hand and hit Haydens glove.


    Seo-jun clapped his hands and Robert said with a smile.


    You dont have to throw too hard. Focus on control rather than speed. Dont worry if its near the catchers glove, hell catch it well.


    Yes. I understand.


    Shall we try throwing lightly then?


    Seo-jun nodded at Roberts words and took his stance.


    He thought he would throw once and then correct his posture.


    First, windup.


    It was natural to be awkward if it was his first time doing it, but there was no sign of that from Seo-jun.


    Robert and Hayden, who was wearing a catchers mask, widened their eyes.


    The next movements followed quickly.


    Kicking,


    Stride,


    And release!


    Seo-jun stepped on the ground with his lifted foot and shifted his weight forward.


    Then he swung his arm and threw the ball.


    The baseball flew out of Seo-juns hand and hit Haydens glove without much speed.


    Everyone looked at Seo-jun and the catchers glove with surprised faces.


    Jun. Can you throw harder?


    Robert, who was standing near Seo-jun, asked him with shining eyes.


    Seo-jun looked relaxed even after throwing the ball, as if he hadnt used all his strength yet.


    Seo-jun answered with a smile to Roberts question.


    Yes.


    Then why dont we try from the mound? Lets raise the speed a little bit. Control is as long as its near the catcher, Hayden will catch it well.


    Seo-jun nodded at Roberts words.


    This time, they decided to throw from a longer distance, from the mound.


    Have you ever played baseball in Korea?


    No. I just played with my friend.


    Do you want to play baseball? You seem good enough.


    Hahaha.


    Seo-jun laughed at Haydens sparkling eyes.


    I think I know why you wanted to see me hit.


    The promotion team leader swallowed his bitter voice.


    He had watched baseball for a long time, so he had a good eye for it.


    He was surprised when he saw him pitch, but he was even more surprised when he saw him hit.


    It would be better if he hit well and had some behind-the-scenes stories.


    The promotion team leaders heart leaned toward hitting, which looked more spectacular and could be seen from any seat.


    Everyone admired Seo-juns hitting, which was so splendid that it made them doubt if he was really a Hollywood actor.


    It continued like that. Robert threw faster balls, but Seo-jun hit them all without missing any.


    Is he an actor by profession and a baseball player by hobby?


    They couldnt help but think that as they watched the white ball fly over the fence with a loud sound.


    Robert looked at Seo-jun and asked him.


    Jun. Are you okay with other courses?


    Hmm. As long as you avoid my body, I think its fine.


    He could hit any ball, but since he was filming, he didnt want to cause any trouble.


    Dont worry about control.


    It wasnt a game where he had to strike out the batter.


    Robert smiled warmly as if he was looking at a talented young player No, thats not right.


    He smiled happily as if he was looking at a talented junior without realizing it.


    Hayden also felt the same way and gave some advice to Seo-juns stance.


    Seo-jun Lees pitching and hitting practice turned into a practice-like practice between him and the two players.


    Seo-jun threw the ball and Hayden hit it back.


    Robert threw the ball and Seo-jun hit it back.


    As Robert threw faster balls, the distance of Seo-juns hits increased.


    Bang!!


    They knew by that sound.


    This one is going over.


    Robert, Seo-jun, and Hayden looked up at the sky.


    The cameras and peoples heads also looked up at the sky.


    Wow!


    Finally, everyone let out a sigh mixed with admiration as the baseball went over the fence.


    They looked at Seo-jun with regretful eyes, as if his talent was wasted on acting.


    An Da Ho gave him a sports drink to quench his thirst. Seo-jun asked Robert and Hayden.


    Do you think I can hit a home run if I do it like before?


    Oh. You want to hit a home run?


    Hayden asked him back and Seo-jun said with a smile.


    I dont know if I can or not, but I want to try.


    They had a feeling that Seo-jun might really hit a home run with his bright smile.


    ***


    [Actor Lee Seo-jun hits at LA Stadium!]


    [Lee Seo-jun will hit at LA Stadium tomorrow!]


    [Not pitching, but hitting? Influenced by his friend?]


    -? Why so suddenly?


    -But seeing the recent buzz, Im not surprised.


    =22 There are also many whale-related products. Lee Seo-jun should come out.


    =I saw a whale-shaped cake. It was delicious.


    -It will be a topic until the documentary comes out.


    =It will be a topic even after the documentary comes out.


    -Our Seo-jun is hitting Is he going to hit a home run?


    =I think he will.


    =With Seo-juns athletic ability, anything is possible.


    -I want to go to LA and see him!


    =22 I cant believe I can see Seo-jun in my neighborhood!


    ***


    On the day of the LA Stadium home game.


    Many people were interested in Lee Seo-juns hitting news and that interest led them to the LA Stadium.


    A black man sitting in the drivers seat stuck his head out of the window and looked around.


    .Is this a parking lot or a road?


    Can we get to the stadium today?


    Tom and his friend, who had rescued the whale with Seo-jun, looked at the cars filling the road with bored eyes.