Koo Chang-mo, a key left-hander at the Hangzhou Asian Games, made a comeback in the Futures League.
Koo Chang-mo started the away game against the Futures League kt wiz at Iksan Stadium in Jeollabuk-do on the 19th, and recorded one hit and two strikeouts in two innings.
Koo Chang-mo, who faced seven batters, recorded 27 pitches, used five sliders and two forks along with 20 fastballs.안전놀이터
In the case of fastballs, the maximum was 145 km per hour and the slider was 135 km per hour.
It was the first time in 109 days that Koo took the mound since the game against the LG Twins in Jamsil on June 2. At that time, Koo felt pain in his arm and threw five balls and was diagnosed with muscle damage in his left forearm (between his elbow and wrist). Later, a re-examination also found a fracture of fatigue in the left arm.
After taking a break, Koo Chang-mo checked his condition through actual pitching, such as bullpen pitching and live pitching, starting with catchball last month.
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On the same day, Koo Chang-mo said through the NC club, “I took the mound in an official game after a long time, and I felt good overall,” adding, “I’m happy to finish the given inning neatly without worrying about my physical condition.”
“The fastball was good, and I didn’t throw a lot, but the breaking ball was also satisfactory,” he said. “I was nervous on the mound, but I finished well with a good lead from catcher Shin Yong-seok.”
In particular, Ryu Joong-il, head coach of the national team, and Jogye-hyun, chairman of the power enhancement committee, visited the baseball stadium in person and watched Koo Chang-mo’s pitch at the site.
The Hangzhou Asian Games baseball team will hold its first convocation training at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 23rd. It will then face Hong Kong on October 1 in its long-awaited first match.
Meanwhile, the KBO’s power strengthening committee will confirm the replacement players within this week and finalize the national team roster.