In fact, LG actively considered VelazquezBehind Lotte's Tears, Behind the Hidden Unexpected Story

Sep 07, 2025

In fact, LG actively considered VelazquezBehind Lotte's Tears, Behind the Hidden Unexpected Story
The match between SSG and Lotte at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 5th. Lotte Velasquez allowed a two-run home run to SSG Ryu Hyo-seung in the bottom of the second inning. Incheon=Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song @sportschosun.com/2025.09.05/



Success and failure are really the difference.

If the LG Twins had brought Velazquez, not Tolhurst, would he have been able to lead overwhelmingly first place now.

Lotte Giants' last minute of the season is too difficult. Anyone could see that he would finish the regular season stably in third place. But an incredible 12 consecutive losses. What was rather amazing was that he was in the top five even though he lost 12 consecutive games.




However, the losing mode has recently fallen to sixth place again. If he lost against SSG Landers on the 6th, his 50% win rate could have collapsed, but he could take a sweet break because he couldn't play due to rain.

However, Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung couldn't avoid the question. Velazquez. He started the game against SSG on the 5th and collapsed. He hit three home runs and allowed six runs, becoming a losing pitcher.

It's too much of a leap to let Lotte collapse because of Velazquez. Many parts of the team don't work properly, so the performance won't be good. However, Velazquez also cannot deny that he has a big stake in the slump. A player who was ambitiously brought in place of Davidson, a 10-win pitcher. There was a plan to keep the third place stable with a more powerful Velazquez, while also moving up to the second place. At that time, it was possible with the ride and the team atmosphere.




In fact, LG actively considered VelazquezBehind Lotte's Tears, Behind the Hidden Unexpected Story
The game between KIA and Lotte was held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 6th. Davison, who overcame the crisis of losing points with two outs and runners on first and second in the top of the second inning, is giving high fives with his teammates. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.06/
But this became the `Davidson curse.' After Davison's departure, 12 consecutive losses began, and in the meantime, Velazquez is only 1-4. He was a prestigious player with 38 wins in the Major League, boasting an overwhelming ball power, but when he opened the lid, he had good skills in many ways, but if he asked if he had something as overwhelming as Ponce (Hanwha) or Nail (KIA), he didn't. Velazquez's four losses are painful, but we'll be stronger if this player comesThe bigger problem is that if the team that expected ' confirms that it is not, it can lose its previous intention.

All the concerns are buried in director Kim's comments. Coach Kim said, "It's good to have it, but it got twisted when he ruined the first two games. His ball power is not overwhelming, so he doesn't seem to trust his ball"But you still have to keep using it as a starter. Isn't he a player who was brought in expecting to get better?"

In fact, LG actively considered VelazquezBehind Lotte's Tears, Behind the Hidden Unexpected Story
Smile at the game between Lotte and LG at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 19th, and Austin, who caught Reyes' straight hit with two outs and a runner on first base in the top of the third inning. Jamsil= Reporter's book@sportschosun.comm/2025.08.19/
Coincidentally, Lotte is even more embarrassed because there are LG Twins who changed foreign pitchers at the same time and hit a 'jackpot'. LG brought Tolhurst, a young pitcher with no major league experience, who won four games. Coincidentally, the two even faced off in their second appearance, and Tolhurst won the decision.




But did you know that LG was also keeping an eye on Velazquez before the replacement. The pool of foreign players watched by KBO League teams is limited to some extent. There are not as many candidates as you think if you select players with a decent career, a ransom, and a status that can be the body of freedom. There is a competition for recruitment in it. A baseball official said, `LG also actively checked Velazquez. If the team is thinking of replacing it, he was a player who could not just pass it." However, LG threw 'Gambling Su' to the possibility of Tolhurst, which was a huge success. This means that Lotte also made a ridiculous choice. However, this is a case where the performance is not the same as the scouting report.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.