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Kim Gwang-hyun (33, St. Louis) appeared after 19 days and raised his condition toward joining the starting team.
On the 28th (Korean time), Kim Kwang-hyun appeared in a demonstration game against Miami in the US Major League (MLB) at the Rogerdin Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, USA, and scored three hits and two runs in two innings. Kim Gwang-hyun’s average ERA in the demonstration game was lowered to 16.20 (9 ERA in 5 innings).
Kim Gwang-hyun complained of back pain before the full moon. On the 14th, the third appearance of the demonstration game was canceled, and the physical condition was checked through the bullpen pitching and simulation pitching twice. Meanwhile, he grew a beard under his nose and chin to show his willingness to return.
After starting pitcher Jack Flaherty in the 4th inning against 1-1, Kim Kwang-hyun, who took the mound as the team’s second pitcher, allowed a three-base hit in the middle right after he threw a fast ball to lead batter Lewis Brinson. Subsequently, JJ Blyday also conceded after hitting a third base in the same direction in a 3-ball 1-strike with a ball count. At the third base, the right fielder sacrificed an additional goal. Kim Gwang-hyun later had to make two batters to deal with ground balls.
Following this, Kim Gwang-hyun, who had a clean start with a strikeout and an infield ground ball at the beginning of the 5th inning, was hit by Garrett Cooper from the left. Afterwards, Isan Dias was held as second baseman grounder and finished innings without a goal.
Kim Gwang-hyun threw 35 balls (21 strikes), and the highest limit was 146 km/h.
Kim Gwang-hyun, who is in his second year in the big leagues, failed to join the opening rotation recently amidst a difficult condition.
St.Louis coach Mike Silt announced the idea of an opening rotation with five members: Jack Flaherty, Adam Wainwright, Carlos Martinez, Daniel Poncedereon and John Gant. Kim Kwang-hyun and Miles Mycholas are missing. Director Silt said, “When Kim Gwang-hyun and Mycholas return, we will reorganize the rotation.” I think I can do it.”
Reporter Lee Hyung-seok
