Why is it White, not Anderson, who started the first round of the PO, who couldn't work out for a few days because of enteritis?

Oct 08, 2025

Why is it White, not Anderson, who started the first round of the PO, who couldn't work out for a few days because of enteritis?
Anderson is heading to the dugout after finishing the game between Lotte and SSG at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 29th without losing a point in the top of the fourth inning. Incheon = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.09.29/



An unexpected 'enteritis' variable occurred. Drew Anderson cannot take the mound in Game 1 due to his physical condition.

SSG Landers, who went straight to the semi-playoff by confirming their third place in the regular season, will play a semi-playoff series with the Samsung Lions, the winner of the wild card match, from the 9th.

The two teams will face off in the first and second rounds at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 9th and 10th. On the 8th, a day before, the two teams announced the starting pitcher for the first game. SSG will put forward Mitch White and Samsung will put forward Choi Won-tae.




SSG is a rather unexpected choice. Of course, White is a strong starting pitcher, but in fact, Anderson seemed likely to be the first starter. This is because he has been playing the role of 'Ace', which throws the strongest ball in SSG since last year.

But why White, not Anderson.

A variable occurred that Anderson had been suffering from enteritis for a few days. According to SSG officials, Anderson had been suffering from enteritis about three days ago. It means that I couldn't exercise properly during that period due to enteritis.




Why is it White, not Anderson, who started the first round of the PO, who couldn't work out for a few days because of enteritis?
The match between SSG and Lotte at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 5th. SSG White, who is pitching as a starter. Incheon=Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song @sportschosun.com/2025.09.05/
A club official said "Fortunately, his condition improved a lot. Now the meal has begun. However, it is difficult to start the first game immediately because we have to check our physical condition.

It is fortunate that the condition has improved, but variables have occurred from SSG's perspective. It is most ideal to finish the series quickly by building as many wins as possible with Anderson and White in the first and second games, but the starting rotation calculation was twisted for now.

Even if Anderson's physical condition has improved, his body will gain strength and he should check his senses by playing catch ball and bullpen pitching again. The club is still carefully checking its condition, but the possibility that Anderson will not be able to start in the second game should also be considered.




For now, head coach Lee Sung-yong has announced that he will use four starters, including Anderson, White, Kim Kwang-hyun and Kim Gun-woo, in the postseason. If Anderson's appearance is postponed after Game 3, the order of Kim Kwang-hyun and Kim Gun-woo's appearance could be advanced one by one. White's shoulder, the starting pitcher of Game 1, became heavier.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.