Can't you see a 1R rookie in the first division who was in such a frenzy that "a pitcher who can't come out of Korea" is so good?

Can't you see a 1R rookie in the first division who was in such a frenzy that "a pitcher who can't come out of Korea" is so good?

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KT Wiz's first round rookie pitcher Kim Dong-hyun has made headlines during the offseason. He did not have outstanding performance when he was a high school student at Seoul High School, but KT chose him based on his potential. He gained attention due to his ability to shoot a ball over 150 kilometers away from a high RBI. He also considered the fact that he had a fresh shoulder due to his slow turn as a pitcher.

During the spring camp, pitching experts Lee Kang-chul and head coach Kim Tae-han were even surprised. The ball pitched well. The trajectory of the ball was good, too. I was surprised to find RBI data that Korean pitchers could not make. "I feel like an ace in the future. I have to raise him as a starter no matter what," Lee said. During the camp, expectations were high that Kim Dong-hyun would prepare for the starting pitcher step by step, and serve as the sixth preliminary starter, even if he did not join the starting rotation immediately.바카라

However, Kim's role has changed since the exhibition game began. He pitched one strong inning against the LG Twins on Tuesday. However, a pitcher who will start should not throw one inning.

"The number of innings last year was less than 15 innings. After two innings, I feel weak," manager Lee said. In fact, Kim only pitched 14 ⅓ innings in his senior year in high school last year. In other words, it is impossible for a player who has never received a proper starting class to start as a professional. The previous favorable comments were made when throwing strong and good balls in the bullpen, and there were signs of whether he can continue throwing the balls.

Then, will this season start with a bullpen? "If we continue to throw well and decide that we need it, we will," Lee said, without hesitating. KT is currently in a very good condition in the bullpen. The new-gu combination is also perfect. There is no reason to force Kim Dong-hyun into the bullpen. This may sound like a pity to Kim, but it is good for the team that KT's pitching staff is running smoothly.

"At first, I thought I could gradually increase the number of pitchers through training and actual games, but since I started pitching late, I think I could take more time," Lee said. In other words, he could take the starting class step by step in the second division. "Still, I enjoy learning one by one. It will be fun to go out and not fit now," Lee said, stressing that Kim Dong-hyun is a player who is ready to accept any situation.

It may be a shame for Kim Dong-hyun, but looking at it for a long time and going back slowly may be a better option for a long run in professional life.