NC pitcher Koo Chang-mo is finally on the mound. He will pitch for the second team and return to the first team next week if all goes well. He needs to be in good shape before he is called up for the Asian Games on June 23. 바카라사이트
Koo Chang-mo threw two sets of 15 pitches, totaling 30 pitches, in a live pitching session at Masan Stadium on the 13th. He threw 17 fastballs, six forkballs, five sliders, and two curves. His fastball reached a maximum velocity of 140 kilometers per hour.
It was the first live pitch for Koo, who has been improving his condition by pitching out of the bullpen. “I’m going to pitch one inning for the C team (second team) this Saturday (16), and if there’s no discomfort or abnormalities, I’ll move him up to the bullpen for the N team next week,” said NC manager Kang Myung-ho.
“I talked to him after he pitched and he said he felt good. It’s true that I’m worried, but he said he’s fine, so I’m going to see him in the game,” he said of the plan.
After the live pitch, Koo said, “It was my first live pitch since my injury, so it’s been a long time since I’ve been on the mound. My arm didn’t have any problems, and I felt good overall. I was able to check my changeup and set position. My velocity is getting better and better, and I’m confident that my pitching will improve as I continue to play.”
“I don’t think the Asian Games is something I can decide, so I want to do everything I can in the position I’m given. I want to prepare well until the end and make up for the team’s long absence. I will play healthy and confident baseball so that I don’t disappoint those who have been waiting for me,” he said.
Koo made his first start against LG on June 2, facing only one batter before being removed from the game due to a left arm injury. After a medical examination, he was diagnosed with a micro-injury to his forearm flexor. After a second examination, he was diagnosed with a fatigue fracture of the ulna in his left arm and entered a long-term rehabilitation. The pain was in a different area than the ulnar fatigue fracture that he underwent surgery for in 2021.
After three months of rehabilitation, I started pitching out of the bullpen on May 5. I increased the number of bullpen pitches every two days. He threw 50 pitches on Sept. 9 and even threw live on that day.
In nine games this season, Koo is 1-3 with a 3.26 ERA. When healthy, Koo is one of the best left-handed pitchers in the league. He is an absolute must-have for NC, who are battling for second place, and the national team, who are going for gold.