Wilkerson Breakup →'ML 600 Innings'Banz Renews $135 Contract for Pitcher Recruitment'Lotte Foreigners Completion'

Dec 13, 2024

Wilkerson Breakup →'ML 600 Innings'Banz Renews 135 Contract for Pitcher Recruitment'Lotte Foreigners Completion'
Courtesy of Tucker Davidson=Lotte Giants



Lotte Giants have completed the composition of all foreign players.

Lotte concluded the formation of foreign players for the "2025 season" on the 13th" he announced.

Lotte signed new foreign pitcher Tucker Davidson (28) for a total of $950,000 including 850,000 guaranteed amount and 100,000 incentives, and re-signed Charlie Barnes (29).




Davison is a left-hander with a height of 1m88 and a weight of 97kg.

He played more than 600 innings in the minor league, with a 30-44 record and a 3.22 ERA. Davison is a player who has a high batting RBI, has a good deception, and can throw various pitches such as fastballs, sliders, curves, and splitters.

Davison said, `I'm happy to join the great team called Lotte Giants.' `I'll do my best to win the team somehow, and I want to communicate steadily with my teammates and try to win together.'




Wilkerson Breakup →'ML 600 Innings'Banz Renews 135 Contract for Pitcher Recruitment'Lotte Foreigners Completion'
찰리 반즈. Photo courtesy = Lotte Giants
Barnes, who has been accompanied for four years, renewed his contract for a total of $1.5 million, including 1.35 million guaranteed amount and 150,000 incentives. Barnes played in 86 KBO league games, going 32-28 with a 3.42 ERA. In particular, he played more than 150 innings for three consecutive seasons and showed stable game management ability by ranking fourth overall in the WAR in the 2024 season.

Lotte's general manager Park Joon-hyuk said, "Banz has been the team's main starting pitcher for three seasons, and he has shown consistent and outstanding performance."I hope he will be able to play a team-focused role as an ace pitcher next season as he is a player who has a high team royalty and is also a model for his teammates."

Barnes, who has accompanied him for four consecutive years, said, `I'm excited to be with Lotte for the fourth season. I want to say hi to my team members and fans"Coach Kim Tae-hyung trusted and waited for me this season. I want to say thank you. In addition, general manager Park Joon-hyuk was also passionate and professional in negotiations. I would like to thank the club once again."




Meanwhile, Lotte re-signed Victor Reyes, who had the most hits in the KBO League on November 26, and completed the formation of foreign players by recruiting a pitcher to lead the team's mound.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.