"The ball is very angry" 196cm mercenary's high-speed splitter praised 'Chon Chul Murder'

Jul 15, 2024

Valazovic, who impressed in his first appearance. Jamsil = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com

Yang Eui-ji, who praised Balazovic by punching him. Jamsil = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com

The fastball of 156km and the splitter of 145km are impressive

Yang Eui-ji, who received the ball himself, was also very angry about Balazovic's splitterPraise with the expression "

Doosan Bears' new foreign pitcher Jordan Balazovic (26) received good reviews in his first appearance.

Balazovic started the home game against the Samsung Lions at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 14th and allowed one hit, four walks, six strikeouts and one run in four ⅔ innings.

While the maximum speed of his fastball was 156 kilometers, the splitter of 145 kilometers was also impressive. On that day, Balazovic threw 11 splitters. A splitter is a ball type with a moderate fall and speed between a four-seam fastball and a forkball.

as a starting pitcher

'The ball is very angry' 196cm mercenary's high-speed splitter praised 'Chon Chul Murder'

Dusan Balazovic's dynamic pitching motion

Pitching down from height of 196cm

After one out in the top of the fourth inning, Balazovic struck out standing against Samsung's Kang Min-ho by putting a 142km splitter at the bottom of the strike zone. Kang Min-ho, who struck out twice against Balazovic, hit a three-run shot in the seventh inning against Lee Young-ha.

Yang Eui-ji, the main catcher who received the ball directly from the bullpen before the game, also praised Balazovic's splitter. Yang Eui-ji said, "(In the bullpen) I liked the splitter that he threw last. The cheeks were very angry." he said, boosting Balazovic's spirits.

There was also a regret. Before coming to Korea this year, Balazovic played for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints under Minnesota and started only once.

Before the game, Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop "I'm thinking about 60 to 80." I heard that you can show a normal pitch in about 60. I think I'll have to check while throwing. I think more than 80 will be difficult." That's why he said.

Balajovic is heading to first base looking at the floating ball

Balazovic, who had 71 pitches until the fourth inning, also took the mound in the fifth inning. However, his fastball speed dropped to the mid-140km range and his ball control was shaken. Balazovic, who allowed three walks in the fifth inning alone, eventually had to leave the mound with two outs and runners on first and second bases. The total number of pitches is 93.

who unfortunately walked down the mound with consecutive walks after two outs in the top of the fifth inning

Valazovic

The powerful pitch was confirmed. However, the physical strength to be responsible for the innings as good as the starting pitcher seems to be proven only after playing two to three games.

You can check the video of Balazovic's powerful pitching and Yang Eui-ji's praise for his 'courtesy' in the bullpen pitching before the game.

cjg@sportschosun.com

"The ball is very angry" 196cm mercenary's high-speed splitter praised 'Chon Chul Murder'

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