I'm finally back! It's been a long time since the left-hander made a surprise comeback at Korea University.
Jun 13, 2025
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NC registered pitcher Kim Young-kyu in the first-team entry and canceled pitcher Kim Jin-ho ahead of the home game against the KIA Tigers at Changwon NC Park on the 13th. Kim Jin-ho had a slight discomfort in his shoulder area, so he was canceled as a rest.
It is the comeback of left-hander Kim Young-kyu, a former member of the national team, in 10 months. Kim Young-kyu, who has been active in NC's left-hander must-win group, took the mound in August last year. After that, he went through a long rehabilitation process due to left shoulder pain.
As he recovered, he prepared to switch to the starting lineup again ahead of this season, but the return program was delayed again because the pain was not caught just before spring camp. After all, rehabilitation continued even after the opening.
At the end of the long tunnel, the light finally came. Kim Young-kyu, who recently took the mound in two Futures League games, was called up to the first team after completing a practical sensory test with one scoreless inning against Samsung's second team on May 31 and one scoreless inning against Lotte's second team on the 6th.
Kim Young-kyu "I couldn't sleep after a long time after I got a phone call yesterday. I'm also excited, and the hiatus is too long than I thought. I've been going through a lot of mental difficulties and it's been hard, but I think that's also an experience. As I came late, I will take responsibility for more games and help the team go up."
Kim Young-gyu said, "In the 2nd Army, the speed limit was about 145 kilometers. I think it's more if you come to the first team. There's no pain right now, no particular problem. All that's left is to throw well."
As the rehabilitation took longer than expected, I felt sick. At the beginning of the opening, I watched the first-team game broadcast, but at some point, I didn't watch TV. I was just absorbed in exercise.
Kim Young-gyu was able to cheer up because the second-tier rehabilitation trainer coach cared a lot like his job. I was able to come up because the fans kept coming and supporting me when I was having a hard time"I expressed my appreciation.
Kim Young-kyu said, `Now that I have returned to a really healthy state, my goal is to finish in the first team by the end of this season. I'll do my best" he revealed his goal with a bright expression.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
