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Dec 18, 2024
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Kim Kang-ryul (36) signed a 3+1 year contract with the LG Twins on the 13th for up to 1.4 billion won (down payment of 500 million won and annual salary of 900 million won).
Kim Kang-ryul, who graduated from Gyeonggi High School and joined the second round of the fourth round (26th place) from the rookie draft in 2007, had a record of 26 wins, 14 losses, 46 saves, 56 holds, and an ERA of 3.81 in 448 ⅔ innings.
He was a fireballer who threw a fastball of 150km, but he failed to make a clear position due to difficulties in controlling the ball.
After receiving a steady opportunity, he has been earnestly 'demonstrating his ability' since 2017. In 2017, he played 7-2 with 7 saves and 12 holds with an ERA of 3.44 in 70 games, and the following year, he was reborn as a main player, playing 11 holds in 65 games. He made 21 saves in 2021 and even took charge of the closing pitcher during the period of 'Doosan Dynasty', but since then, he has not been able to reach much of the opportunity to play due to large and small injuries.
This season, Kim Kang-ryul rebounded once again. He contributed to Doosan's advance to fall baseball for the second consecutive year by recording 2 wins, 2 losses, 1 save, and 12 holds an ERA of 3.00 in 53 games.
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"Kim Kang-ryul is a pitcher with a lot of experience and know-how, and based on his stable game management ability, he is expected to play his role in the bullpen along with his performance in the future," the LG club said in explaining the background of the recruitment.
Kim Kang-ryul, who moved the team for the first time in about 18 years, said "It was not easy to decide to transfer." Doosan also tried to treat me as much as possible"LG offered me a three-year guarantee, so I was impressed with that."
Although the treatment is good, it is not easy to leave a team that has played for a long time. "Dusan has been a professional team for 18 years, so it's like a family," said Kim Kang-ryul. There were times when it was good and sometimes it was not good, but there were fans who always supported me every time, so I was able to stand on the mound until now. Thank you always"I have so many memories in Doosan that I can't count. Even after being injured, the fans who constantly waited and cheered for us are still the most grateful and memorable.
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The most common question mark against Kim Kang-ryul was 'Physical Condition'. Kim Kang-ryul is also well aware of this. He said "Last year was better than two years ago, and this year was better"I'm not worried. We are preparing well with positive thoughts."
I'm going to think about my uniform number. Park Dong-won is wearing No. 27 in Doosan. "I'm trying to decide from the remaining numbers," said Kim Kang-ryul.
Kim Kang-ryul, who led Doosan to the unified championship in 2016, once again dreamed of winning the title on the changed team. "LG is a team that looks forward to winning, so I and the team will contribute to winning the championship," he said.
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