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| A game between Doosan and LG at Jamsil Stadium on the 26th. Kwak Bin of the Doosan Bears comes down the mound after pitching in the seventh inning. Jamsil = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.26/ |
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| A game between Doosan and LG at Jamsil Stadium on the 26th. Kwak Bin of the Doosan Bears comes down the mound after pitching in the seventh inning. Jamsil = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.26/ |
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Doosan Bears' native ace Kwak Bin (26) has evolved into a 'leader'.
Kwak Bin started against the LG Twins in the 2025 KBO League held in Jamsil on the 26th. He recorded a maximum speed of 158 kilometers and achieved a quality start plus with three runs in seven innings. The team lost 3 to 4 and faded. However, Doosan fans were able to get a little comfort from his appearance coming down from the top of the seventh inning.
When Kwak Bin finished the seventh inning with 108 pitches, Doosan was 2-3 behind. Kwak Bin lifted his arms above his head with a roar as he returned to the dugout. It was interpreted as an attempt to revive the atmosphere. It was similar to Chris Flexen's ceremony in the 2020 semi-playoff. Perhaps because of this, Doosan succeeded in tying the game 3-3 immediately in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Kwak Bin has already raised morale by always coming down to the dugout first in the previous innings and giving high-fives to the fielders who follow him. Yang Hyun-jong, the ace and spiritual support of the KIA Tigers, always shows this attitude. It was a scene where Kwak Bin, who has entered his 8th year as a professional, plays a leadership role.
He is still young compared to his years of experience. Kwak Bin joined the 2018 Rookie Draft with the first nomination. He took two years off when he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018, his debut season. He returned in 2021 and has stood out since 2022. With 12 wins in 2023 and 15 wins in 2024, Doosan stands tall as the first starter in Korea. In other words, it has been less than three years since it made a name in the nationwide district.
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| A game between Doosan and LG at Jamsil Stadium on the 26th. Kwak Bin is sharing a high five with Park Joon-soon, who played well in the top of the third inning. Jamsil = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.26/ |
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| A game between Doosan and LG at Jamsil Stadium on the 26th. Doosan prevented an additional run crisis due to Doosan's Kim In-tae's good defense in the top of the third inning. Kim In-tae is sharing a high-five with Kwak Bin after the inning. Jamsil = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.26/ |
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Moreover, Kwak Bin was 'strong' compared to his seniors in the past. Doosan has traditionally been a strong first choice for foreigners. The ace lineage continued well with Nippert, Lindblom, Alcantara and Miranda. Even if he was the first starter in Korea, he was relatively less burdened by taking the second or third starter within the team. Coincidentally, Doosan has failed to farm foreigners since last year. Kwak Bin carried a big burden at a relatively young age.
Kwak Bin recorded five earned runs and an ERA of 1.67 in 27 innings in four games in July. It is a quality start plus for three consecutive games. But there is no victory. Despite Kwak Bin's hard pitching, the team only won and lost three games in these four games. The team's situation is that bad.
Now, the environment in which he has to lead and lead may have quickly made Kwak Bin 'Leader'. Doosan is drifting at the bottom of the list this year, but Kwak Bin gained a 10-year ace when he woke up.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
