Kiwoom, veteran bullpen Jang Pil-joon, surprise recruitment..."Getting a big present before you get married"]
Dec 05, 2024
|
Kiwoom Heroes (CEO Wi Jae-min) recruited Jang Pil-joon (36), a pitcher from the Samsung Lions.
Jang Pil-joon signed a contract for next season for an annual salary of 40 million won at the Gocheok Sky Dome club office in Seoul on the morning of the 5th (Thursday).
Jang Pil-joon, who graduated from Bukil High School in 2007, signed with the Los Angeles Angels in the Major League in 2008 after completing his military service at Sangmu. Since then, he played in the U.S. Independent League and the Australian League, and was nominated by Samsung as the ninth overall pick in the first round at the second round of the 2015 rookie nomination conference.
Jang Pil-joon played various roles in the bullpen, making 21 saves in the 2017 season and double-digit holds in the 2018 and 2019 seasons. In 10 seasons of the KBO League, he recorded 17 wins, 29 losses, 47 holds, 42 saves, and an ERA of 5.29 in 345 games, 399 2/3 innings.
The club expects that the bullpen depth will be further strengthened by recruiting veteran Jang Pil-joon. I hope he will lead young pitchers in the team well based on his various experiences."
Jang Pil-joon, who finished the contract, said "The marriage is just around the corner, but I think Kiwoom gave me a big gift. Thank you for this great opportunity"I will try to become a senior who leads by example to young pitchers. We will thoroughly prepare during the off-season and do our best to show good performance on the ground next season."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
