I'm sorry again. It wasn't easy for a master to break up with a 10-win pitcher. Why did he decide

Aug 07, 2025

I'm sorry again. It wasn't easy for a master to break up with a 10-win pitcher. Why did he decide
The match between KIA and Lotte at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 26th. Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung is preparing for the game. Busan = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.26/



"I'm sorry again. "

Lotte Giants manager Kim Tae-hyung expressed his regret and gratitude to foreign pitcher Tucker Davidson, who confirmed his breakup before the match against the Busan KIA Tigers on the 7th.

Lotte requested Davison to KBO on the 7th for waivers and signed new foreign pitcher Vince Velazquez for $330,000 (about 400 million won).




Davison went 10-5 with 123 ⅓ innings, 119 strikeouts and a 3.95 ERA in 22 games this season. If it were another team, they might not have released it, but Lotte wanted a higher place than the current third place. In order to do so, Velazquez, who has much more experience in the U.S. Major League, was judged to be better than Davison.

Davison took the mound for the last time against KIA in Busan on the 6th without knowing the break-up was confirmed. He pitched six innings of one run and led Lotte to a 7-1 victory, achieving a successful finish.

Director Kim said, `Davidson continued to have some regrets. As a foreign pitcher, there was a regret of the inning to be responsible for, but the club moved quickly. I would have been less sorry if I hadn't thrown it yesterday (6th), but I'm sorry again."




I'm sorry again. It wasn't easy for a master to break up with a 10-win pitcher. Why did he decide
The game between KIA and Lotte was held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 6th. In the top of the fifth inning, Davidson, with one out and runners on first base, is happy after finishing the inning by treating Kim Sun-bin with a double play. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.06/
I'm sorry again. It wasn't easy for a master to break up with a 10-win pitcher. Why did he decide
The game between KIA and Lotte was held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 6th. Lotte won the game 7 to 1. Director Kim Tae-hyung and Davidson share their joy of victory. Busan = Reporter Huh Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.06/
Davison is still a young player born in 1996. He may go back to the U.S. and seek an opportunity to challenge the Major League again, and he is willing to take another opportunity in the KBO League. Davison packed up at Lotte, leaving all possibilities open.

Director Kim said "I think Davison will be better. You can throw better than you can. It's okay to hit the ball on the mound like yesterday, but if it's a little bad, he keeps throwing the ball and then his pace collapses,' he said, sincerely cheering for further growth by supplementing his shortcomings.

Velazquez is scheduled to enter Korea on the 8th. After checking his condition with bullpen pitching, he tries to determine the schedule for the first team's appearance.




Director Kim said, `I think I'll throw it next week. I haven't decided yet whether to make him throw in the second team once and put it up or make him throw about 60 pitches right away in the first team. If I go into Davison Turn, it will be Tuesday (12th), and I will decide after seeing him throw a bullpen once because there is news of rain."

I'm sorry again. It wasn't easy for a master to break up with a 10-win pitcher. Why did he decide
The game between KIA and Lotte was held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 6th. Lotte won the game 7 to 1. Davison, who finished his last appearance on the day, is taking a commemorative photo with his teammates. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.06/




This article was translated by Naver AI translator.