Futures pitcher is also ERA 0... It's inevitable because KIA is famous for 'a good restaurant with left-handers', but is it really possible to trade?
Despite injuries sustained in two-base hits, Kia has never lost focus. With reserve forces playing their part in offense and defense amid deep depth, and manager Lee Bum-ho's unfortunate leadership in the season when the team debuted as the national team's head coach, Kia has been showing signs of slowing down after winning four consecutive games, but is now gaining momentum by winning six consecutive games.
What stands out the most is the bullpen pitcher lineup. As of Tuesday, Kia's bullpen pitcher average is 2.97, ranking first overall. The number is far ahead of the league average (4.80). The number is more than four points shorter than the lowest-ranked KT Wiz (7.41). At the same time last year, Kia's bullpen average earned run average was 4.20, which was not much different from the league average (4.15). The team has become the strongest bullpen in the league in a year.
Amid the bullpen crisis, envy is pouring in for KIA. Trade offers are naturally continuing.
Pitcher trade happened every year to KIA, which has been called the "pitcher kingdom." However, this year, left-handed bullpen pitcher is constantly receiving calls. The number of courtships that started pouring in just ahead of the opening of the season continues.
As such, the team is rich in depth. Besides Kwak Do-gyu, Choi Ji-min, Lee Joon-young, and Kim Sa-yoon, Kim Dae-yu, Kim Ki-hoon, Kim Yu-shin, Jang Min-ki, and Yoo Ji-sung are also holding out. The left-hander's biggest strength is that the team has various resources such as long relief, one point, and side arm that can be used at any time.
His performance is also supported. Kwak has zero ERA while he has four holds in 11 games this season. Lee Joon-young (1-1 hold, 0 ERA) and Choi Ji-min (1 loss, 3 hold, 2 seed, 0.93 ERA) are also playing a reliable role. Yoo Ji-sung is an outstanding player with zero ERA in six ⅔ in five games in the Futures League. In the match against the Hampyeong KT on the 13th, he became the winning pitcher by allowing three hits, one walk, and three strikeouts in three innings. Veteran pitchers who have suffered difficulties in the early days of the season and young pitchers who have not yet taken the mound will be adjusted sequentially to utilize them.
On the flurry of trade offers, Kia's general manager Shim Jae-hak said, "We have received a lot of inquiries, but no answers have been given." It is true that Kia has no reason to attempt a trade, both timing and circumstances.
Trade can happen all of a sudden at any time. If KIA falls into crisis at some point and an offer it cannot refuse, the tone may change. However, Shim was adamant that "I do not intend to trade with cards."
BY: 토토사이트링크