Hey, general manager, I'm throwing 2 innings today. I've never seen a foreigner like this before → But he's also good at baseball.

Feb 23, 2025

Doosan Bears new foreign pitcher Jack Rogue. Photograph = Reporter Han Dong-hoon

A practice game between the Doosan Bears and the Seibu Lions at Nango Stadium in Miyazaki, Japan, on the 22nd. Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop is smiling. Miyazaki(Japan) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.02.22/

[Miyazaki(Japan) = Reporter Han Dong-hoon of Sports Chosun] "I was eating and he suddenly came and said he was going to throw 2 innings today."

Doosan Bears general manager Kim Tae-ryong threw his tongue at the affinity of new foreign pitcher Jack Rogue. This means that he is adjusting smoothly to Korean baseball. Rogue pitched well as expected in his first actual appearance. It's icing on the cake that a foreign player with a good personality is good at baseball.

Rogue started the game against the Seibu Lions at Nango Stadium in Miyazaki, Japan, on the 22nd and recorded two scoreless innings. Rogue actively pitched aggressively to target the strike zone. Doosan defeated Seibu's first team 5 to 4. Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop said, "I was just watching live pitching, and I was curious about the actual game, but I liked it because I pitched well."Joyed.

Rogue, who met reporters after the game, was interviewed with a smile. Most foreign players who go through interpretation have serious facial expressions. In particular, it is difficult for players who are new to the game to find laughter because they are adjusting. Even so, players who are relaxed from the beginning are from Latin America with a lot of excitement. Rogue is American.

Logue says "I feel good that I got the first button right. I threw it for the first time in Asia, and I feel very good because it started well." Rogue made his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2022. He recorded 3 wins, 8 losses and an ERA of 7.20 in 19 games and 70 innings. In 2024, he pitched well with a 2.69 ERA in 24 games and 93 ⅔ innings in Triple-A.

The expectations for the log are enormous. Yang Eui-ji, Doosan's homeowner, also hoped for 15 wins, not 10 wins. Logs are "I know by ear. I'm preparing to work even harder."

photo courtesy of Doosan Bears

As for the anecdote that approached the general manager first, "I went to have breakfast, but the general manager was there, so I said I was going out today to say hello." he said. A Doosan official said, `He's been good with our players since Australia and he's been laughing well. I've never seen a foreign player like this before. Not only Rogue, but also Cole Irvin and Jake Cave, foreign players are really good at chemistry.

Rogue spent two innings on the day with 26 pitches. He used various modified fastballs such as four-seam two-seam cutters. He reached a maximum speed of 148 kilometers. It is a tricky type with a change-up for slow adjustment and a sweeper, which is rare for left-handers. Manager Lee Seung-yeop selected Rogue as the best pitcher in the game and paid a small prize.

The logarithm was expected from "35 to 40 balls, but I'm very satisfied because I finished much less. I'm in great shape right now. It can be said that it has risen by about 90%. I will give coffee to the players with the prize money."

No personal goals were set. The logarithm is "Team performance comes first. If my performance follows when the team is doing well, it is the best. I think you should throw at least 150 innings if you run the rotation full. I can't wait to go to Korea and meet my fans"I'm determined.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.