The person who has attracted the most attention recently is definitely Eom Jun-sang, a graduate of Deoksu High School. He showed off his overwhelming talent as both a pitcher and a hitter, drawing great expectations as a so-called 'dual-dual' prospect, and eventually signed a large contract worth $1.5 million (about KRW 2.3 billion) with the Major League Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks, confirming his entry into the United States. His career batting average of 0.341 and low ERA of 1.19 during his high school years were indicators that he was not simply a player limited to one talent. Equipped with a fastball with a top speed of 153 km and sophisticated hitting ability, he now stands at a new starting line where he must prove his worth on the world's greatest stage.

However, behind the flashy contract, cold reality and the club's meticulous training plan coexist. While the Arizona team acknowledges the possibility of Eom Jun-sang's ability to double as a two-hitter, it appears that they have set a roadmap to focus on the shortstop position and improve the completeness of defense. This makes us realize how high the major league wall is, and suggests that there are numerous competitors he must overcome. Nevertheless, the recent trend of Korean high school prospects, such as Park Chan-min and Kim Seong-jun, choosing to go directly to the major leagues, along with expectations that they will be Korean players who will play in Arizona after Kim Byung-hyun, shows that the Korean baseball system is no longer confined to the domestic market.

Even on the domestic stage, shortstops’ performances are dazzling. Jeon Min-jae of the Lotte Giants recently hit his first grand slam in his debut, showing off his potential as a 'big hit shortstop'. It is very encouraging that shortstop, which was previously considered a defense-oriented position, is now evolving into an offensive resource that can expect more than 15 home runs in the team's main batting lineup. Jeon Min-jae's growth is evaluated as an alternative to quenching Lotte's long-awaited thirst for a shortstop who can serve as both offense and defense, and is completely changing the center of gravity of the team's power.

An example that shows the pinnacle of offense-defense coordination can also be found in KT Wiz's Kwon Dong-jin. He is more than just a hitter who hits, he is showing off his qualities as a 'defensive magician' who protects the starting pitcher's victory with his unselfish defense. In particular, the decisive defense he showed against Doosan became the key driving force behind the team's three consecutive wins and the reason he received endless trust from his fellow pitchers. If young infielders like Kwon Dong-jin can maintain stable defense and a steady hitting feel, a solid foundation will be laid for top teams like KT Wiz to gain an edge in the competition for the lead.