Shock injury 'End of accompanying'Alternative alien, still in Gwangju? KIA's loyalty and consideration

Sep 23, 2024

◇photo courtesy of the KIA Tigers

Eric Stout, a foreign pitcher who replaced KIA Tigers' injury who ended his trip with a shocking injury.

Stout, who collapsed while pitching against Doosan in Jamsil on the 19th, was diagnosed with partial damage to his left hamstring (back muscle of his thigh) as a result of the examination the next day. Considering the rehabilitation and recovery period of injuries, KIA's remaining schedule, and Stout's status, which can only take the mound until the pennant race, he was virtually ruled out for the season.

Despite this, Stout remains in Gwangju and is undergoing rehabilitation. He went to work at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju and is treating the injured area by performing KIA training parts and rehabilitation programs.

A game between KIA and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 19th, and KIA stout is falling during the pitch at the end of the second inning. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/

The game between KIA and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 19th, and KIA Stout is in pain after collapsing due to hamstring pain while pitching in the bottom of the second inning. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/

The game between KIA and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 19th, KIA Stout is going down the mound after collapsing due to hamstring pain while pitching. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/

Usually, foreign players who are ruled out for the season due to injuries choose 'return home' The domestic conditions are good, but it is common to return to your home country, where the communication environment is more smooth, to recover and prepare for the new season. In some cases, treatment is chosen in Korea equal to or better than in the home country. It is unusual for a club to come forward and help. An official from KIA said "We plan to cooperate with Stout's rehabilitation as much as possible and help him finish the season until he wishes."

KIA manager Lee Bum-ho "I've entrusted myself with the future schedule. Now I'm at the ballpark, treating, training lightly, and making my own preparations" he said.

It is a stout who had a stronger desire for the `Korean Dream' than anyone else.

A match between the Samsung Lions and the KIA Tigers at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 1st. KIA Stout is pitching hard. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.09.01/

Kiwoom-KIA match held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 7th. KIA won the game 6-2. Stout, who won his first game, is being baptized by his teammates. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.7/

◇photo courtesy of the KIA Tigers

KIA reached out to James Nail, who was an ace, with 10 wins in the Taiwan Professional Baseball (CPBL) Jungshin Brothers when he fractured his jaw at the end of last month. In the second year of the CPBL, Stout, who could have received stable treatment by raising double-digit wins, chose to board a flight to Korea after the contract was terminated. He didn't care even though it was a "time replacement player" that went all the way to the pennant race. Stout "It was a difficult proposition to shake off easily. I thought my performance in Korea would be a career turning point. I'm ready to show my everything." However, due to an unexpected injury, he ended his short companion in four games.

Director Lee said "When I saw him on the way back to Gwangju, he seemed very angry himself. I wanted to throw well, but I couldn't, so I looked very hurt"We met " (after returning to Gwangju) and talked about this and that. 'I wanted to do better, but it's a shame. Looking back, he said, "I thought it was a problem to have him throw it twice on the 4th turn, so I expressed my apologies, but he understood it."

Kiwoom-KIA match held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 7th. KIA won the game 6-2. Winning pitcher Stout is high-fiving manager Lee Bum-ho. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.7/

Stout did his best despite his brief company. Even at the end of the season, he showed quick adaptability, melted into his teammates, and did not neglect his efforts to be part of the original team. It is a short companion that ended with an unexpected injury, but KIA does not forget its dedication and effort.

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Shock injury 'End of accompanying'Alternative alien, still in Gwangju? KIA's loyalty and consideration

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