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Jul 06, 2024
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Peddy won the MVP award with 20-6 losses and a 2.00 ERA with the NC Dinos last year, then knocked back the major leagues last winter, receiving two years and $15 million in treatment with the White Sox. The White Sox's 'eye' is not wrong.
Peddy is succeeding in compiling the Major League mound with an average speed of 93.2 miles sinker this year, an average 90.1 miles cutter, and a sweeper he has honed for a year in the KBO.
Compared to the days in their 20s when they were not able to establish themselves at the Washington Nationals in 2017-2022 before entering the KBO, it seems clear that KBO league experience has become a stepping stone for growth.
In an interview after allowing seven hits, nine strikeouts, and two runs in eight ⅓ innings against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 29 (Korea time), Peddy said "Always in my head "Can I keep throwing in the big leagues? Will I be able to pitch well?There is an idea that ' But I think that in itself is proof that I'm a different player now"When I looked back a few years ago, I would have just laughed if I asked if I could get a double-digit strikeout and throw it to the end of the game." In other words, thanks to throwing a season in the KBO, it has taken a step up.
Peddy is 6-3 with a 3.13 ERA in 18 games as of the 6th. He pitched 106 ⅓ innings, gave up 28 walks and struck out 94. It has a WHIP of 1.13 and a hit rate of 0.228.
If you go to any team, you can play the role of the second or third starter. In this situation, clubs who are struggling to operate the rotation are eyeing Pedi. Local media are publishing articles predicting Pedi's transfer.
The Athletic said on the 3rd that the Los Angeles Dodgers could bring in White Sox Eric Peddy and Luis Robert Jr. as a package. Will try to get Garrett Crochet, but will be snubbed again. So he predicted that Peddy could fit the Dodgers well.
ESPN argued on the 26th of last month that the Cleveland Guardians should trade Peddy in an article titled "'2024 MLB Trade Deadline: Top Abuse Recommended by Jeff Bankruptcy Reporter for a Competitive Team'
At this point, naturally, the pitcher that comes to mind is Merrill Kelly, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kelly is currently rehabilitating from a shoulder injury. However, it is not in a state that can be returned immediately.
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CBS Sports reported that `Kelly is steadily increasing his pitching distance, but the Diamondbacks don't know yet when he will be able to get into the bullpen and raise his pitching pace.' `I know that in any case, he will not be able to get out of the 60-day injured list (IL) before mid- or late August.'
According to Arizona coach Tori Lovullo's announcement to local media on the 4th, Kelly is playing catch 120 feet (36.6 meters) from the flatland and will continue the catch on the 7th.
Kelly suffered right shoulder pain ahead of his appearance against the San Francisco Giants on April 22. An MRI examination diagnosed him with a damage to his shoulder's large perspective, and the next day, he moved to Phoenix to undergo an MRI reexamination and was placed on the IL. At that time, it was expected that it would take a considerable period of time to return.
Kelly has been playing well since the start of this season. In four games, he pitched two wins, a 2.19 ERA, and 24 ⅔ innings, allowing six walks, 21 strikeouts, a 0.200 hit rate, and a 0.932 WHIP to continue his ace-like pitching. In fact, Arizona is losing the National League West ranking fight this season largely because of the injuries of Kelly and another starter Eduardo Rodriguez.
Kelly established himself as Arizona's one-two punch with Jack Gallen, going 12-8 with a 3.29 ERA and 187 strikeouts in 30 games last year, especially in Game 2 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers, winning the game with three hits, nine strikeouts and one run in seven innings.
jhno@sportschosun.com
