It's been a few days for me too, but I'll help you...Leadoff reservation! Accompanied by three countries? There are special helpers
Aug 06, 2025
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KT Wiz reported on the 2nd of the recruitment of new foreign batters. He broke up with Mel Rojas Jr., who spent six seasons (2017-2020, 2024-2025), and signed Andrew Stevenson.
Stevenson is scheduled to join the team ahead of the match against Hanwha in Daejeon on the 6th. KT manager Lee Kang-chul said, `I'm going to join for now. However, registration will take time due to the remaining procedures."
Stevenson is a left-handed, left-handed outfielder who was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2015 and made his big league debut in 2017. He played in 273 major league games through the Washington and Minnesota Twins and recorded a batting average of 243, eight home runs, 50 RBIs and 55 runs. In the minor league, he had a batting average of 289, 58 homers, 328 RBIs, 469 runs and 201 steals in 770 total games.
He also has experience in Japanese baseball. Last year, he played for the Nippon Ham Fighters in the Japanese professional baseball league, and this year, he played for Triple-A Durham Bulls under the Tampa Bay Rays.
KT's general manager Na Do-hyun said at the time of Stevenson's recruitment, `Stevenson is a mid- to long-range hitter who can produce strong hits, and in defense, he has the strength of being able to play all positions in the outfield stably. We expect to be of great help to the team in public, Wednesday and state" he said.
On the plan to utilize Stephenson after joining the team, Lee said, `I think Stephenson is the first hitter for now. After (Kim)Minhyuk is out due to injury, there is no player to hit first. I heard they're quick on their feet and steal bases. In particular, he said he likes to steal bases, but we are fortunate to have such a player."
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Manager Lee said, "(Stephenson) seems to have been playing consistently. I was close to Patrick again. I heard they played baseball in the same team in three countries. I think we did it together in Nippon Ham and also in the Minnesota Triple-A roster. Patrick himself said he'd help, even though it's only been a few days. Patrick has a good personality. (In the mound) he is combative and athletic.'
Patrick and Stevenson shared a bowl of rice in Rochester, USA in 2022 and Nippon Ham in 2024.
Patrick and Stephenson, who have a special relationship, will be together in Korea for a long timeWhen the words ' came out, Lee said, `I wish I could be a foreign player (Riverato) from Hanwha," he laughed, throwing a heartfelt joke.
Liberato, who became an official player after being replaced by Esteban Floral's injury, hit .388 with five home runs in 28 games before the game.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
