Lotte will remember you forever What do you mean, 10 wins…I left with a smile until the end
Aug 06, 2025
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Lotte Giants Tucker Davidson left his last goodbye.
Davison was notified of his release after the game against the Kia Tigers in Sajik on the 6th. The Lotte club confirmed its breakup with Davison at a time when it was almost finished recruiting new foreign pitchers, and notified the player who finished the mound on the same day. Lotte is scheduled to request KBO to disclose waivers on the 7th.
In his last appearance, which he didn't know was the last, Davison ended the game. He allowed four hits, three walks, four strikeouts, and one run in six innings to secure his 10th win (five losses) of the season. Lotte's batters won 7 to 1 with a cool blast for the first time in a long time.
Davison mixed a fastball (41) with a slider (37), a forkball (8), a curve (3), and a sweeper (1). The maximum fastball speed was 151km and the average speed was 147km. In the first inning, I had a hard time because I had a lot of balls, but as the innings passed, I found stability.
In fact, Davison was said to have some foreboding of breaking up with Lotte. Because rumors of a replacement kept circulating. Davison was sluggish with 21 innings and a 7.71 ERA, with only three losses in four games in June. In five games in July, he rebounded with 3-1 wins, but his ERA was still high at 4.05. Looking at the ideal of fall baseball, Lotte wanted a stronger starting pitcher.
After learning that it was Davison's last game, the team took a commemorative photo together on the mound. Pitcher Joe poured ice water and celebrated his 10th win, while saying goodbye a little cheerfully.
Davison's family, who visited the stadium, last looked at Davison with their teammates in the dugout and wept. Davison left the Sajik ground after taking one last photo with his family.
Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung said, `It was a farewell match for Davidson. He threw the last game really well and I think he ended the game well. I think Davison's performance in the first half can help the team maintain its current ranking. I really appreciate it. He is a player with good work skills and skills who can perform well on a bigger stage. I want to support the future of the player."
Lotte catcher Yoo Kang-nam worked together in Davidson's last game. I think it will be memorable for a long time. I think I'm looking back on what I lacked as a catcher. I'll cheer for your future life, too," he said, expressing his gratitude and sorry.
Davison will remember Lotte for the rest of his life" and left with a smile.
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-It's goodbye after 10 wins.
▶It was a positive day overall, but winning 10 games itself doesn't seem to have actually happened in my career since university. So I'm honored and grateful that I was able to come to the new league and win 10 games.
-It's a meaningful day, but it's also a heartbreaking day. I think there will also be a regret after finishing my life at Lotte.
▶Of course, I can't help but feel sad because I'm a person. First of all, I'm just grateful for everything these teammates and front office have done.
-Did you know it was the last time you threw it.
▶It's not that I didn't expect it at all. Actually, I've been doing such a bad job for the last few months, so I knew that atmosphere. Still, I was expecting it to some extent that it doesn't harm the team because this team is hoping for a playoff right now, and it's hoping for a championship.
-My family came to watch the game.
▶ To be honest, there was an offer from a league that I never expected, and when I first told my family, should I go there?' There was also this reaction. I am more grateful because I feel like I have been given the opportunity so that my family can experience Busan and Korea.
-What was your last interview with Kim Tae-hyung.
▶First of all, congratulations on your 10th win. I said I was able to come to this position because I helped without being out of the rotation because of injuries or anything like that. So overall, the director thanked me for that.
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▶ As a pitcher who faced a lot of batters, I felt that he never gave up. I always came out combative and aggressive, so I felt like I was never struck out still.
-If you have another chance in Korea, would you like to try it.
▶ I won't turn off my cell phone (laughs). If the opportunity comes, of course, I'll win it.
-What kind of team will Lotte remember.
▶It has no choice but to be remembered for the rest of your life. I challenged the new league, and there were some players who didn't actually approach me from Taiwan, but I think I was able to establish such a good relationship because almost all my teammates came and asked questions and talked about these things, and the players always approached me in the locker room. I'll remember it for the rest of my life.
-Fans were clapping for the photoshoot after the game.
▶In fact, the whole process took only about an hour to take a picture, and emotions kept fluctuating in the meantime. In fact, not only do fans applaud now, but they always come to the stadium and cheer hard, especially Busan fans felt that way. So thank you and I think it will always be memorable.
-Lastly, to say something to Lotte, which is trying to win the championship.
▶I always work hard, and whether it's a training or a game, of course there will be ups and downs, but I hope I can overcome it and show good results.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
