200 innings? I can do it…153km even if you have an upset stomach, confidence + responsibility is the best! There was a reason for 1.4 billion full bets

Feb 28, 2025

KIA Oler, who took the mound in the fifth inning, is pitching hard in a practice game between Hanwha and KIA at Kin Stadium in Okinawa, Japan, on the 25th. Okinawa (Japan) = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2025.02.25/

[Okinawa (Japan) = Reporter Lee Jongseo from Sports Chosun]"200 innings?" It's okay."

Adam Oller (30, KIA Tigers) is a foreigner who will make a one-two punch with James Nail this season. KIA expected its role this season to the extent that it gave $1 million, the upper limit for foreigners in the first year of the KBO League.

In a practice game against the Hanwha Eagles at Kin Stadium in Okinawa, Japan on the 25th, Oler proved his foreign qualification for $1 million. In two innings, he struck out two and kept the mound perfect without allowing a run. The maximum speed of the fastball was 153km, and the slider and curve were mixed.

Oler, who took the mound after Nail and Yang Hyun-jong, turned Chae Eun-sung and An Chi-hong into miscues and struck out against Kwon Kwang-min. In the sixth inning, he struck out Shim Woo-joon after catching Lee Jae-won with a ground ball to shortstop, and caught Lee Jin-young with a foul fly to right field.

KIA Tigers Adam Oler (left) and James Nail. Photo courtesy = KIA Tigers

After his first appearance, Oler was excited and excited because it was the first time he pitched against an actual opponent. I enjoyed every inning", he expressed his feelings.

There are also certain weapons for left and right hitters. Oller uses the curve to catch the initial count against the left-handed hitter, although it varies depending on the situation. To the right-handed hitter, throw a high fastball, drop it, and use a slove."

On this day, he also used a slove against right-handed hitter Shim Woo-joon. Oler said "I threw a slob because I had a good ability to cut in the middle of my opponent."

I also liked the KBO official ball. He said "It's smaller than the Major League Baseball. I liked it because the thread balm was large and the surface was sticky, so I could increase the number of rotations when using a breaking ball. Overall, I liked the ball itself."

He saved the inning with a perfect score, but Oler's condition was not 100%. a situation in which the game was uncertain. Oler said "I had a stomachache two days ago. I'm allergic to crustaceans, but I didn't eat crustaceans. I think it's because of other food, but I have an upset stomach. I took a rest and said I would play because my condition got better."

Oler continued "Even during the season, I think we have to go out and fight even if we're not in 100% condition. If it's not an injury, it should be."

still in one's early thirties. He has pitched in a total of 36 games in the Major League and started eight games with the Miami Marlins last year. Depending on his decision, he could have challenged the Major League stage, not the KBO.

Nevertheless, about his background in the KBO League, Oler thought that he wanted to play in Korea and Japan while playing. For three years, he was tired of living in and out of the major leagues and minor leagues. He chose the KBO League where he could be guaranteed to play consistently. I chose the KBO League because I wanted to return as an all-rounder player because I didn't have the highest record in the Major League last year."

The goal is 'Inning'. Oler said "The U.S. trend was to play about five innings efficiently, but he played a lot of roles as an innings pitcher for six to eight innings. "When I was in college, I was ranked as the most innings in a season. I know that I have a lot of expectations for innings. I can play 200 innings," he stressed.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.