Doosan Bears sophomore ranks top in wins, ERA, innings, strikeouts, and WHIP after 15 starts
Choi Min-seok, 20, leads KBO with 8-2 record and 2.39 ERA
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In other categories, Choi is seventh in innings pitched with 86 2/3, eighth in strikeouts with 80, and sixth in walks and hits per inning pitched with 1.18. Doosan Bears starter Choi Min-seok pitches against the Lotte Giants during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on June 30, 2026. (Yonhap) After hurling six shutout innings for a 5-0 win over the Lotte Giants on Tuesday, Choi has an 8-2 record with a 2.39 ERA in 15 starts, marked improvements from a 3-3 record and a 4.40 ERA in 17 outings as a rookie. "I am trying to get physically stronger so I can start throwing faster," said Choi, listed at 188 centimeters and 84 kilograms.
Furthermore, Both pitchers won Tuesday, as Oller stayed ahead of Choi in both categories by notching his ninth win and lowering his ERA to 2.36. Choi, who turns 20 on Thursday, has put up some of the best numbers by a starting pitcher in the KBO in 2026. "Back in high school, I used to throw those pitches when I played catch, just for fun," Choi said with a smile.
In addition, "I have trouble putting on weight and I will have to work even harder." As the youngest member of the Bears' starting rotation, Choi said he leans on veterans Gwak Been and Choi Seung-yong for advice. Now in the midst of his second year, Choi is more than just that.
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In other categories, Choi is seventh in innings pitched with 86 2/3, eighth in strikeouts with 80, and sixth in walks and hits per inning pitched with 1.18.
reliability low1/2 sourcesDoosan Bears starter Choi Min-seok pitches against the Lotte Giants during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on June 30, 2026. (Yonhap) After hurling six shutout innings for a 5-0 win over the Lotte Giants on Tuesday, Choi has an 8-2 record with a 2.39 ERA in 15 starts, marked improvements from a 3-3 record and a 4.40 ERA in 17 outings as a rookie.
reliability low1/2 sources"I am trying to get physically stronger so I can start throwing faster," said Choi, listed at 188 centimeters and 84 kilograms.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBoth pitchers won Tuesday, as Oller stayed ahead of Choi in both categories by notching his ninth win and lowering his ERA to 2.36.
reliability low1/2 sourcesChoi, who turns 20 on Thursday, has put up some of the best numbers by a starting pitcher in the KBO in 2026.
reliability low1/2 sources"Back in high school, I used to throw those pitches when I played catch, just for fun," Choi said with a smile.
reliability low1/2 sources"I have trouble putting on weight and I will have to work even harder." As the youngest member of the Bears' starting rotation, Choi said he leans on veterans Gwak Been and Choi Seung-yong for advice.
reliability low1/2 sourcesNow in the midst of his second year, Choi is more than just that.
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