'I threw well again, I have a headache'Shirakawa or Elias...Why is it so complicated and difficult?
Jun 27, 2024
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SSG Landers head hurts so much. There's something a little uncomfortable about going this way, and there's something a little nervous about going that way.
Shirakawa, the first KBO League player to be a 'short-term substitute foreign player', is putting the club in trouble.
SSG now has to make a decision.
Shirakawa started against KT Wiz at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 27th and allowed five runs (three earned) in five ⅓ innings. The pitch was not bad. He was shaken by Kang Baek-ho's first two-run shot in the first inning, but he did not lose his composure and pitched well. In the second inning, left fielder Herredia's throwing error was fatal. And three scoreless innings in a row. In the sixth inning, third baseman Choi Jeong's error forced him to go down without finishing the inning, and Ko Hyo-joon, who followed, was hit hard, increasing the number of runs.
There were only three earned runs. It's a assumption, but if Choi Jeong didn't make an error in the sixth inning, there was a high probability of finishing the mound with a quality start. It was never a bad pitch. I've done my part.
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A ransom of 1.8 million yen. I got about 15 million won in Korean won and played for six weeks. In fact, there were no high expectations given the value of the name, the ransom, and the experience. But the more I saw it, the more attractive it was. He became a winning pitcher from his debut match against the Kiwoom Heroes on the 1st. He said he collapsed with seven earned runs in one ⅓ against the Lotte Giants on the 7th, but he was overwhelmed by the impact of the rotation and the atmosphere of the away game in Sajik, Busan. Since then, he has secured a one-run victory in five innings against the KIA Tigers. On the 21st, the NC Dinos had brilliant pitching with 10 strikeouts and two runs in six ⅓ innings, but lost the game. However, Shirakawa became the hottest pitcher in the league with this pitch. Baseball is also baseball, but fans are sending tremendous support. It was the birth of a new star.
The problem is that Elias is back from injury. He announced his return to normal through pitching in the second division. SSG is now facing a choice. Director Lee Soo-yong said, `It's really hard. I'll think about which option is best and decide."
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Director Lee believes that Shirakawa will improve more as he experiences it. And first of all, young and healthy. Manager Lee considers health as the No. 1 condition for foreigners' selection. The fastball and curve ball are all good. Like a Japanese pitcher, he has solid basic skills. The defense and quick motion are also impeccable. The front desk is also welcome. The marketing effect is considerable.
The problem is that in the independent league, the ball has been thrown in turns on the 9th and 10th. It is unlikely that the KBO League will hold out for four to five days of turn. The biggest problem is that if Shirakawa is replaced, SSG, which has already left Duggar, will run out of foreign player replacement rights. Players cannot be changed if variables such as injuries and sluggishness occur in the second half. Anderson, a substitute for Duggar, also observes, but it is not a stable move.
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Another out-of-game variable, if Elias is waived, another team can take him. However, if Elias clenches his teeth and performs well, he can return to SSG as a fatal hit. If another club does not take it and becomes a free agent, this year's salary must be preserved. Elias has signed a $1 million contract up to options.
If the two cannot distinguish between superiority and inferiority in terms of performance, in the end, it seems important to have the right to replace foreigners. Without a replacement right just in case, if there is an unexpected variable that you have ventured to Shirakawa, it will be a big problem. Even if Elias is injured, he can somehow bring in another player, so it can be a minimal insurance device.
However, if SSG decides that it is difficult to bring in a player who can use it due to foreign market conditions, an unusual situation may occur. This is because if you bring a bullpen pitcher and spend time building up as a starter, it will be a loss. Anderson also came to SSG and pitched within five innings in three games to boost the physical strength of the game.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
