Even if the record of 6th place is cut off, it's fun...ERA 0.36 No. 1 again this year? I only trust Kim Tae-gun, the secret to good pitching revealed by Nail

Apr 09, 2025

Nail for the interview. Reporter Kim Young-rok

KIA starter Nail is pitching hard in a game between KIA and Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 9th. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.09/

KIA Tigers James Nail's march of '0' ended. The main character rather smiled brightly as if he were lighthearted.

The KIA Tigers won 3-1 against the Lotte Giants in Busan on the 9th, winning two consecutive games following the previous day, confirming the series winning.

Ace Nail's perfect pitch for one run in seven innings stood out. Nail's only run was when third baseman Hwang Sung-bin stepped home as Reyes' infield grounder avoided double play in the third inning with one out and runners on the first and third bases. He was a little shaken in the first or second innings, but he regained his senses after one run. Among Lotte's batters in the fourth and seventh innings, there were only two on-base hits (two hits).

It was the first time in four games and 20 ⅔ innings this season that nail lost. Since then, Nail's ERA this season has reached 0.36, as a result of adding four scoreless innings.

But this is not the end. Last season's record??This is Moon. Starting with the game against the Kiwoom Heroes on August 13 last year, he had 16 scoreless innings until the game against the NC Dinos on August 24. The record was cut when he suffered a jaw joint injury due to an unexpected hit.

KIA and Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 9th, KIA Nail smiles after handling Lotte Information Geun's ground ball in front of the pitcher. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.09/

Seo Jae-eung (44 innings at the time, KIA) is ranked first in this category. Nails ranked sixth in history after Kim Si-jin (Samsung), Han Yong-deok (Bingre, 40 innings above), Sun Dong-yeol (Haitae) and Sung Young-jae (Double Drops, 37 innings above).

Nail, whom I met after the game, was interviewed with a bright face. He also showed off his cuteness by sending hand hearts and Vs to fans without mercy. He `was a little nervous at the beginning of the day. It's been fine since the middle. "I caught all the outcounts using all the pitches, and I like that I caught the out with a slow curve that I didn't throw well."

Then "I heard for the first time after the last game about the scoreless streak of consecutive innings."I keep trying not to think like that. First of all, I don't like the loss itself. Since the record was broken, wouldn't it be a chance to start again this season?" he said with a big smile.

KIA won 3-1 against Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 9th. Nail, who became a winning pitcher, is sharing joy with manager Lee Bum-ho. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.09/

At the beginning of the season, KIA had a turning point through this two-game winning streak. Nails "I miss the players (Kim Do-young and Kim Sun-bin) who are currently missing, but all the players who came out today are good players." If various processes come together, better results will come out."

"I just played my part today, and I think Na Sung-bum's home run ball is still flying. I will continue to work hard and produce good results."

What's the secret to nailing. Nail smiled and took out Kim Tae-gun's name.

"I have a meeting with Kim Tae-gun in the game." Looking at Kim Tae-gun's finger sign (instead of Peachcom) calms me down. I like the rhythm. I also signed it myself like Furado, but I quit after one game. I don't think it suits me."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.