Already 14 games? No. 1 in the number of appearances, and the head coach knows. Two innings are possible, but… Second year left-handed trials or opportunities
Apr 15, 2025
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The head coach also knows. Lotte Giants' Jung Hyun-soo (24) is by far the number one in the number of games played among all bullpen pitchers in the 10 teams.
The total number of pitching innings is only seven, but he has already pitched in 14 games this year. Jung Hyun-soo will be followed by KT Kim Min-soo (13 games). KT Park Young-hyun and Son Dong-hyun, Doosan Park Chi-guk Lee Young-ha and Park Jung-soo, and Lotte Jung Chul-won and Park Jin are following with 11 games side by side.
A total of 16 pitchers have pitched in double-digit games so far. At the time of 16-19 games per team, Lotte and Doosan played the most 19 games and KT played 17 games.
Even so, the fact that 5 out of 16 (Jeong Hyun-soo, Jung Chul-won, Park Jin, Kim Sang-soo, Song Jae-young) belong to Lotte is a point that fans are concerned about. Not only is it hidden by Jung Cheol-won, a must-win group, but other bullpens are also tired.
Among them, many are concerned about Chung Hyun-soo in the `most games.'
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However, the bullpen pitcher's physical condition cannot be judged simply by the number of pitches. A pitcher is a position where he throws a fastball over 140 kilometers into a designated zone.
A pitcher's arm must quickly spray the ball against the laws of physics. Therefore, the body becomes hot through sufficient warm-up and the joint must be operated to throw the ball like a professional. They don't throw as many pitches in long innings as the starting pitcher, but the same goes for bullpen pitchers who have to prepare for the entire offseason and before taking the mound.
This is why bullpen pitchers avoid consecutive pitching. It is the baseball world these days that people are surprised even if they play three consecutive games. Recently, fans burst into anger at Doosan's Kim Ho-joon's four consecutive throws as if they were biting a beehive. I just want the player to be healthy.
The same goes for the head coach who wants to use a good pitcher for a long time. There is a conflict of mind that has to endure the situation right now. I try to wait in the hope that 'If you hang in there,', but then other pitchers may have a harder time. But I can't' It is also a burden to change it more often. This is why baseball managers are having a hard time.
Lotte is now focusing its efforts on finding another must-win group to assist Jeong Cheol-won. It is only Park Jin who has shown his presence so far. The coach's worries will disappear only when veteran Koo Seung-min or Han Hyun-hee's condition comes up quickly, but it is not easy at this point. As a result, more and more pitchers are used to fill innings and compete for victory.
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However, the head coach is also well aware of the fatigue that is building up against Chung Hyun-soo. He "I'm throwing a lot this year, so I'm cutting it short if possible. You have to watch the situation," he replied cautiously.
If you manage your fatigue well and get over it without getting injured, it may be a good opportunity for Jung Hyun-soo. First of all, he made a proper impression on the head coach. All that's left is to step up,
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
