"Now I'll repay you." There's a foreigner like thisNails and players who volunteered to throw the first pitch during the injury also 'Surprised'
Sep 06, 2024
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KIA Tigers foreign pitcher James Nail recently expressed his intention through the club's front desk.
Nail, who fractured her jaw joint after being hit by Matt Davidson's right jaw against Changwon NC on the 24th of last month, was discharged from the hospital last week after undergoing emergency surgery. Since then, even during the home care period, he has not hidden his affection for the team by coming to the stadium in person, doing simple indoor training, and communicating with colleagues. But this time, he said he would throw the ball before the game.
There was a reason.
After the nail injury, numerous messages of support poured out on his SNS. After the surgery, Nail posted a picture of herself lying on a hospital bed and posted a message, "Thank you for everyone's worries and prayers" and fans cheered for her recovery. KIA's team also gathered voices of recovery through the club's YouTube video after hearing that the nail surgery was done well. Some of the players who were special to nails cried and caused regret. After watching the team's support video through Shim Jae-hak, Nail thanked him in tears.
Nails were made through the club "Just after the surgery, many fans worried about me through my SNS. I want to repay this and show the fans that I'm doing well" conveyed his intention. Accordingly, the KIA team decided to make the nail a special pitchman ahead of the match against Kiwoom in Gwangju on the 6th.
The first pitch event took place ahead of the match against Kiwoom. Only the message 'the strongest Kia real fan' was displayed on the electronic display. Soon after, nails wearing sunglasses and masks got off the vehicle running from the outfield on the left. The way he covered his face but everyone knew it was him. The KIA team, who were not aware of Nail's first pitch, was surprised when he appeared on the mound before the game. Fans who visited the stadium also cheered him with a loud shout. "Thank you for all the messages of encouragement and support that I have received so far," Nail said, vowing to `Now I will try to repay them.'
Nail will remove the upper and lower jaw fixers attached after surgery at the club's designated hospital on the 17th and start a step-by-step pitching program. An official from KIA said "Training will take place from a very simple level, and the timing of return is undecided."
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