'The Glory' actor Jung Sung Il recently garnered attention for his sidearm pitching form after a video of the celebrity baseball game spread in online communities.
The video depicted the intense semifinal match between Intermission and the Crusaders, two celebrity baseball teams, during the 16th Goyang Hanstar SBO Celebrity Baseball League in July of the previous year.
Viewers of the online community were awed by Jung Sung Il's impeccable pitching form, with many praising his skills in the comments section. "He's so talented, he could easily star in a baseball drama," remarked one user, while another asked, "Is he a former pro baseball player?" Others expressed amazement, saying, "Wow, his performance was incredible" and "His pitching form is out of this world."
As it turns out, Jung Sung Il was already a renowned pitcher for the celebrity baseball team, the Crusaders. The team won the Goyang-Hansta SBO (Celebrity Baseball) competition in 2020, a remarkable achievement given that the team had only been founded three years prior. Throughout the tournament, Jung Sung Il maintained his winning position as a pitcher in all four games, including the final match, and showcased his potential to be named MVP of the final game.
It's clear that Jung Sung Il has left a lasting impression on those who watched him play that many have asked him if he was a professional baseball player.
Meanwhile, Jung Sung Il will attend the opening game of the Hanwha Eagles home opening game of the Korean Professional Baseball (KBO League) 2023, which will be held on April 7 at Daejeon Hanwha Life Insurance Eagles Park. He will be doing an opening pitch on this day.
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