Sophomore starter for Bears happy to be ahead of schedule in progress

Doosan Bears starter Choi Min-seok was not as highly touted as some of his contemporaries coming out of high school two years ago, with the club picking him in the middle of the second round at the 2024 Korea Baseball Organization draft.

However, the right-hander recalls he still had unwavering faith in himself, believing that he could develop into a viable starting pitcher within two to three years.

Now in the midst of his second year, Choi is more than just that.

Choi, who turns 20 on Thursday ...