"'Amazing' is better than July's pedi. Will the special ace be lost to ML again?
Aug 06, 2024
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Hart was the most outstanding pitcher in the KBO League in July. In the five games he pitched in July, he ranked first in monthly ERA, first in strikeouts, joint first in most innings, joint second in multiple wins, and second in WHIP (on-base allowance per inning) with three wins and no losses. He was proudly listed as the league's monthly MVP candidate.
Hart's recent pitch is 'Untouchable'. He has recorded quality starts in the last seven consecutive games since the end of June. One run in six ⅓ against SSG Landers on June 21, one run in six ⅔ against LG Twins on June 28, seven scoreless innings against SSG on July 4, seven scoreless innings against Kiwoom Heroes on July 12, six scoreless innings against KT Wiz on July 19, two runs in six innings against KIA Tigers on July 25, and seven scoreless innings against Kiwoom on July 31.
He pitched evenly regardless of the upper and lower teams. He was not replaced in quick innings, nor was he allowed consecutive hits. He was responsible for the long innings and blocked the opponent with the least number of runs. In particular, in the five games he took the mound in July, as many as four games were scoreless, and the only point he allowed was two runs against KIA in just one game. This is why the monthly ERA is only 0.55.
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Above all, the reason why Hearts are really great is the fact that there has not been a single game this season that has not been completed in five innings. The only slump is that he scored more than five runs twice against KIA at the beginning of the season. He pitched more than five innings unconditionally, even if he gave up a score. be definitely qualified for 'Ace' His overall performance this season is 10 wins and 2 losses with a 2.34 ERA in 21 games, and he is currently in the first place with the lowest ERA, the second place with multiple wins, the first place with strikeouts (143K), and the third place with a winning percentage (0.833).
Naturally, last year's NC's '20 pitcher'Eric Peddy comes to mind. After an intense season in the KBO League, Peddy re-entered the MLB again, emerging as the Chicago White Sox's 'Ace' Recently traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. This is also a trade that took place when he was recognized as a top pitcher.
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Wouldn't it be possible for Hearts to be exported back to the Major League like Peddy. There is a good chance. Of course, Pedi was one-up in overall evaluation until the first half. When Peddy came to the KBO League, he was considered an active major leaguer and a full-time fifth starter, so he wondered about going to Korea. In addition, the sweeper, which has become a common key point of success since the two decided to go to Korea, also has a higher value of Pedi's pitch. However, as Major League scouts have recently begun to pay attention to Hearts, the price has soared enough. With it becoming difficult to find A-level starting agents in the United States, Hart's success in the KBO League could be another reverse export myth.
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