"What's the alternative selection? "No more utilization" Yoon Young-chul's empty seat, Kim Do-hyun fills it...KIA's New 5th Selection
Jul 16, 2024
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Right-hander Kim Do-hyun (24) fills the vacancy of Yoon Young-chul (20), who left due to a microfracture of the spine. KIA manager Lee Bum-ho said, `Yoon Young-chul's condition should be seen again in three weeks, but considering the pitch build-up period after rehabilitation, it takes about two to three months"In this situation, continuing to operate the alternative starting system is too burdensome for the bullpen.", he pointed out. From this point of view, he decided that it would be better to pick a starting pitcher and let him throw while increasing the number of pitches, rather than an alternative starting system"After discussing with the coaches, we decided that Kim Do-hyun would be the most suitable person. " he said.
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Earlier, KIA used Kim Gun-guk and Kim Sa-yoon as an alternative starter. Director Lee said, "(Kim Gun-guk and Kim Sa-yoon) could be utilized because of the precondition that Lee Eui-ri (who was injured) could join the team."With Yoon Young-chul out, make Kim Geon-guk and Kim Sa-yoon throw two to three innings each, and if he takes four to five starting rotations, the bullpen can be too hard."I thought Kim Do-hyun would be the best card to set the number of pitches per game and increase the number of pitches at this point." he said.
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Coincidentally, the first opponent in the selection is Hanwha, the former team. According to the rotation that Yoon Young-chul has been playing, Kim Do-hyun will start against Daejeon Hanwha on the 19th or 20th. Director Lee said "I didn't set it up on purpose, but the schedule happened that way." We haven't decided which game to play yet. I wonder if it will motivate myself." "If Kim Do-hyun shows his ability to start, he will have a very big option for the team," he said, adding "I really hope Kim Do-hyun shows his potential."
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