Seo Jin-yong clenched The real reason I chose FA again is...

Jan 18, 2025

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I erased a year of pride. Now throw with a healthy arm for the restoration of honor.

SSG Landers Seo Jin-yong had his best 2023 and tough 2024. I rode a roller coaster for two years. He won his first career save title with a record of 5 wins, 4 losses, 42 saves and an ERA of 2.59 in the 2023 season, and had a bad season with a record of 1 loss and 6 holds and an ERA of 5.55 last year.

There was a reason. After the 2023 season, Seo underwent surgery to remove bone fragments in his elbow, which had plagued him. In addition to bone fragments, additional damage to the elbow area was found during the examination just before surgery. Fortunately, the surgery was completed well, and the rehabilitation process was smooth, but the pace was slower than expected, leading to sluggishness. Still, as he entered the second half of the year, his ability to manage the game gradually revived, and he recovered his powerful appearance.

Seo Jin-yong, who finished the season with regret, earned his first FA qualification. Grade B based on the grade system. Precious rights I got for the first time since my professional debut. However, after much consideration, the application was delayed. It is a choice for a second try.

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When Seo Jin-yong asked why he chose to re-take the FA, he joked that "Look at my last year's performance" and "There were other players on our team who had to sign such as (Choi) Jung-hyung and (Roh) Kyung-eun Lee-hyung." The salary cap is fixed, and I didn't want to go to another team. My grades were also disappointing and I wanted to stay at SSG, so I chose to take this realistic part into account. I wanted to do well on better terms a year later,' he said.

Last season, as arm recovery became slower than expected, I became impatient, and this affected my performance. Looking back on last year, Seo said, `It's been a very difficult year because baseball is not going well. My arm was not 100% recovered. I thought my body was done, but my arm wasn't fully recovered. Not only did he quickly improve his physical condition for a month, but the back of his hand hit by the ball had a bad effect, he looked back calmly.

I tried not to care, but the FA was also concerned. Seo Jin-yong has qualified for eight FA seasons based on high school graduates. However, the number of registration days last season was close. It was a matter of days whether or not the last season could be completed in 2024. Anxiety that if the slump continues, the number of registration days may not be met has returned to pressure.

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Seo Jin-yong is currently doing personal training without taking a day off. The facilities of the baseball academy training center where 'Best Friend' Kim Tae-hoon works are good, so he is receiving a lot of help for individual sports.

Seo Jin-yong said "My arm is completely better now. Compared to last year, I definitely have strength in my arms. Even if you throw the ball, you will gain strength properly. Last year, I felt like my body was being dragged because the ball wouldn't go (even if I threw it hard), but now that feeling is completely gone. I feel empowered again."

I'm preparing to recover my honor with a much lighter body and arm condition. There is enough motivation.

Seo Jin-yong has suffered a lot for a year. I was the closing pitcher, but last year, I felt like I had to throw it constantly. My self-esteem was very hurt and I was angry myself. I just thought that I would do well no matter what. I want to settle down quickly from the beginning like in 2023"I vowed.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.