Aller lead is the clash of Yang Eui-ji's chicness, the style difference between the main catcher who leads the ace's good pitching → The starting point of the golden division of the home turf

Aug 19, 2025

Aller lead is the clash of Yang Eui-ji's chicness, the style difference between the main catcher who leads the ace's good pitching → The starting point of the golden division of the home turf
The match between KIA and Lotte at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 27th. Nail is talking to Kim Tae-gun during the pitching in the bottom of the fourth inning. Busan = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.27/



"Kim Tae-gun for nails and Han Jun-su for allers"

It's a perfect golden battery. KIA foreigners' one-two punch reunited. The catcher's compatibility is another.

Ace Nail's partner is Kim Tae-gun.




Nails are extroverted and lively. I prefer aggressive pitching.

It fits perfectly with Kim Tae-gun, 'military leader' and 'Tetonam'. Kim Tae-gun does not mind loving bitter words from any junior. There are no exceptions, whether it's a superstar or a foreign pitcher.

Nails follow Kim Tae-gun like his own brother. Nail, who started the first game of the three consecutive games against Samsung at Lions Park in Daegu on the 12th, became the top contributor to the 5-1 victory with four hits, one walk and nine strikeouts in seven innings. Nails dominated the game with dancing art-pitching. He recorded his 17th quality start and won his seventh game of the season (2 losses). It has won three consecutive games since the game against NC on June 15. In his 23rd start of the season against Doosan in Jamsil on the 17th, Nail was on the verge of winning three consecutive games with six hits, four outs and two scoreless throws in seven innings, but unfortunately failed to hunt for eight wins of the season due to the failure of the lineup and bullpen support. He has not lost any points in the last three consecutive games. It is an achievement made with Kim Tae-gun who is the best friend of the soul.




In the match against Samsung on the 12th, Nail exchanged autographs with a receiver instead of catcher Kim Tae-gun and Peachcom. But the nail barely shook its head. Just as Kim Tae-gun signed, he threw it at a fast tempo right away.

Nails are "Kim Tae-gun feels like his real brother, who is the same age as my eldest brother. Maybe that's why he sometimes rebukes me a lot like my own brother"I feel a lot of appreciation because he's leading so well that I don't have to think about what to do with the next game, not only today."
Aller lead is the clash of Yang Eui-ji's chicness, the style difference between the main catcher who leads the ace's good pitching → The starting point of the golden division of the home turf
KIA-Doosan match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 17th. Nail claps while watching Kim Tae-gun hit a solo shot with two outs in the top of the ninth inning. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.8.17/
Aller lead is the clash of Yang Eui-ji's chicness, the style difference between the main catcher who leads the ace's good pitching → The starting point of the golden division of the home turf
The game between KIA and Lotte was held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 6th. KIA Oler is going down the mound in the bottom of the third inning. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.06/
On the other hand, Oler is different from nail. It's a little more sensitive. Kim Tae-gun, who is honest and speaks 'strongly', can be a little burdensome. I get along better with young catcher Han Jun-su, who quietly accepts.

KIA manager Lee Bum-ho said, `Oller has a slightly chic personality. But Tae-gun is also a bit chic, so there seems to be a little bit of bickering with each other. So Oler pitched well with (Han) Junsu from before. The pitcher who throws aggressively like nails is Tae-gun, and Oler seems to feel comfortable with Jun-su, who usually accepts everything. Oler threw well when he played with Junsu from the past."




Aller lead is the clash of Yang Eui-ji's chicness, the style difference between the main catcher who leads the ace's good pitching → The starting point of the golden division of the home turf
photo courtesy of the KIA Tigers
Aller lead is the clash of Yang Eui-ji's chicness, the style difference between the main catcher who leads the ace's good pitching → The starting point of the golden division of the home turf
The match between the KIA Tigers and the Hanwha Eagles at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 1st. KIA Han Jun-su is catching his breath. Gwangju = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.08.01/
He also paid attention to the special synergy between Oler and Han Jun-su.

Manager Lee, who spoke about Han Jun-su's lead to the effect that he is in the process of becoming a complete catcher, gave a thumbs up as much as the lead to Oler.

Coach Lee said, `When it comes to Oller, Junsu is Yang Eui-ji,' and added, `"When Oller's pitch is the best and the best, the batter is not pushed." "I think Oler has strength in his ball, so even if he comes to the center (with real throws), he can get a foul and catch an out, but if domestic players' balls are concentrated, he can make a long shot, so I think he can go in a better direction if he sits a little deeper and pays more attention to these details."

Oler will start for the third time after returning from injury against Kiwoom in Gwangju on the 19th. There is no limit on the number of pitches from today. Closer Jung Hae-young is also out of the entry, making the bullpen anxious. You have to draw as many innings as you can. Han Jun-su's role as a 'positive payment catcher' has become important in the Aller selection game.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.