Wasn't it Hernandez? Will Waka, an alternate foreigner, be a blessing in disguise in the role of Kim Moo-shin (WC1)
Oct 06, 2025
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Samsung manager Park Jin-man said ahead of the first wild card game against NC at Daegu Lions Park on the 6th, "It must be finished in the first game."If you go to the second game, the starter is Won Tae-in, but Won Tae-in is not a triangle either. be on the pitching list"He foresaw an all-in in the first game.
Foreign pitcher Garabito is no exception.
Coach Park said "Garavito has strength in the ball and is thinking of using it in a situation where he has to strike out a powerful right-handed hitter.", he explained how to use the wild card game. Then "Kim Moo-shin played the role last year, and I think it can be seen in the same context."I will use Garabito in a situation where he will strike out with a card that can pressure the other batter" he explained.
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Initially, Garabito was expected to play the role of LG Hernandez, who played an active role as a bullpen long relief in baseball last fall.
However, it is expected to be used exclusively for right-handed batters, given that there are clear weaknesses in quick motion and the on-base allowance rate is relatively higher for left-handed hitters than for right-handed hitters. This prospect is strengthened as bullpen left-handers such as Lee Seung-min, Bae Chan-seung, and Lee Jae-ik can take the mound alternately.
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It is a regrettable result caused by a situation like 'Gyereuk', but if Kim Moo-shin, who played as 'Austin's natural enemy' last year, overpowered NC's right-handed batters with power in a decisive match, there may be room for a significant change in use. In particular, if he advances to the semi-playoff and meets SSG Landers, he must be a starter. Expectations are growing for Garabito's performance, who will transform into Kim Moo-shin in the fall of 2024, whether the wild card will be a positive warm-up stage.
Garabito, who re-signed last year amid strong postseason performance but joined Samsung as a substitute for Reyes, who packed his bags due to injury early in the season, had a 4-4 record and 2.64 ERA in 15 games. Since he has exposed his weaknesses such as quick motion despite his strong pitching, autumn baseball is important to renew his contract. In two games against NC, he was somewhat sluggish with an ERA of 6.75 without losing or losing 10 ⅔ innings with nine runs (eight earned runs).
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
