6 LG balls and head shots.. KIA rookie Kim Jung-yeop, how nervous were you

Aug 22, 2025

6 LG balls and head shots.. KIA rookie Kim Jung-yeop, how nervous were you
The match between the KIA Tigers and the LG Twins at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 22nd. In the top of the fifth inning, KIA Kim Jung-yeop's first pitch fastball to LG Lee Joo-heon is being sent off with a head shot. Gwangju = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.08.22/



6 LG balls and head shots.. KIA rookie Kim Jung-yeop, how nervous were you
The match between the KIA Tigers and the LG Twins at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 22nd. In the top of the fifth inning, KIA Kim Jung-yeop's first pitch fastball to LG Lee Joo-heon is being sent off with a head shot. Gwangju = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.08.22/
KIA Tigers rookie pitcher Kim Jung-yeop was sent off with a head shot in six pitches.

Kim Jung-yeop took the mound in relief against the LG Twins in the 2025 KBO League at KIA Champions Field in Gwangju on the 22nd. Kim Jung-yeop, who seemed nervous, shook his control and hit LG Lee Joo-heon's helmet.

Kim Jung-yeop took the mound as the team's second pitcher in the top of the fifth inning, trailing 1-7. Since starter Lee Eui-ri has already lost a lot of points, the game has tilted considerably. It was interpreted that he was sent out to gain experience in a comfortable situation.




It was Kim's second professional appearance. Kim Jung-yeop is this year's rookie, who was selected as the 45th overall pick in the 5th round of the 2025 Rookie Draft. He made his debut against Kiwoom on the 20th and pitched well with one scoreless inning.

Was he greedy to do better.

Kim Jung-yeop gave a walk to Choi Won-young, the first batter. He caught a strike with a foul on the first pitch, but four balls went in in a row.




6 LG balls and head shots.. KIA rookie Kim Jung-yeop, how nervous were you
The match between the KIA Tigers and the LG Twins at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 22nd. In the top of the fifth inning, KIA Kim Jung-yeop's first pitch fastball to LG Lee Joo-heon is being sent off with a head shot. Gwangju = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.08.22/
6 LG balls and head shots.. KIA rookie Kim Jung-yeop, how nervous were you
The match between the KIA Tigers and the LG Twins at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 22nd. In the top of the fifth inning, KIA Kim Jung-yeop's first pitch fastball to LG Lee Joo-heon is being sent off with a head shot. Gwangju = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.08.22/
He made a head shot to the second batter, Lee Joo-heon. A fastball headed high to the body hit Lee Joo-heon's helmat. It did not lead to injury because it was not directly hit, but he had to be sent off due to regulations.

Kim Jung-yeop left the mound lonely after six balls.

Han Jae-seung hurriedly took the mound for relief. KIA also consumed a lot of bullpen in the game against Kiwoom on the 21st. Starter Kim Do-hyun failed to fill three innings. He started the bullpen in the third inning. KIA had no choice but to release many relievers for two consecutive days.








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.