Why did Lotte switch from a 4 billion free agency pitcher to a bullpen pitcher?
Lotte put Han Hyun-hee on the mound as a relief pitcher at the end of the 6th inning following Dan Strayley, who had a good fight with no runs until the 5th inning against KT in the ‘2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League’ held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 20th.메이저토토
Han Hyun-hee, who signed a free agent contract with Lotte for a total of 4 billion won for 3+1 years ahead of this season, is a player who has always kept the starting rotation. However, Lotte chose to change the position of Han Hyun-hee to the bullpen.
First of all, Lotte is returning right-handed pitcher Lee In-bok, who was active as a starting pitcher last year and won 9 wins. Lee In-bok will be a starting pitcher against Suwon KT on the 22nd. With the joining of Lee In-bok, someone has to drop out of the starting rotation. In addition, as the Lotte bullpen is not performing well these days, it is necessary to reinforce the bullpen pitching staff.
Although Han Hyun-hee became a losing pitcher with 3 hits and 3 runs in ⅔ innings against Suwon KT on the 20th, Lotte plans to use Han Hyun-hee as a bullpen agent in the future.
Lotte coach Larry Sutton said, “One of the team’s top priorities is strengthening the bullpen.” I went and decided that it would be of great help,” revealing the background of switching Han Hyun-hee to the bullpen.꽁머니사이트
Sutton continued, “Han Hyun-hee will continue to be used in situations where the winning team can go out. Yesterday (20th), Strayley threw 5 innings well, and there was an opinion to firmly bring the atmosphere with a good pitcher named Han Hyun-hee. I came out. I decided to raise Han Hyun-hee while talking with the pitching coach,” he added, “I will be able to see Han Hyun-hee playing this role in the future.”
Han Hyun-hee is an experienced player as a reliever pitcher, recording 105 holds in her personal career. However, it is unclear whether it will be of great help to Lotte’s bullpen pitching team if his control is shaken as he did against Suwon KT on the 20th. Conversely, if Han Hyun-hee overcomes the pain of defeat against KT and establishes herself as Pil Seung-jo, it will be a good rain for the tired Lotte bullpen.