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Recruited Kim Jae-yoon and Lim Chang-min from outside and renewed contract with Oh Seung-hwan.

The Samsung Lions, who worked hard to strengthen their bullpen this winter, now have three experienced closing pitchers.

The biggest concern for Samsung, which ranked 8th in the 2023 season, was its pitching staff. Samsung was last with a team ERA of 4.60.

The bullpen was a huge problem. Samsung was last in bullpen ERA at 5.16. Last season, there were 38 come-from-behind losses, the most among the 10 teams.

The plan was to find a successor to 'ultimate leader' Oh Seung-hwan through training, but the bullpen was left bare as the growth rate of prospects did not meet expectations.

As Oh Seung-hwan went through ups and downs at the beginning of the season, left-hander Lee Seung-hyun had a chance to close, but was unable to take it. Oh Seung-hwan, who regained his form in the second half of the season, stayed behind Samsung until the end of the season.

General Manager Lee Jong-yeol, who became the head of the front office after the 2023 season, believed that the first step in rebuilding the famous team was strengthening the bullpen and put a lot of effort into it. 카지노사이트

Samsung caught Kim Jae-yoon, who was released from KT, as soon as the free agent market opened. Last November, a four-year contract was signed for up to 5.8 billion won.

The theme was the same in the second draft. He nominated left-hander Choi Seong-hoon and underhand pitcher Yang Hyeon.

The resources released were not wasted. Right-handed reliever Lee Min-ho, who was released from NC Dinos, was also brought in.

Samsung even brought in veteran Lim Chang-min, who remained in the free agent market until the end of the year. It was signed for two years and a total of 800 million won.

The crackdown on ‘domestic rabbits’ was also successful.

First, they retained Kim Dae-woo, a submarine pitcher who played the role of starter and bullpen, for a total of 400 million won for two years.

On the 16th of this month, the final puzzle was completed by completing the re-signing with Oh Seung-hwan, who was an internal free agent. It took some time to reach a consensus on renewing the contract, but the contract was successfully signed for two years and a total of 2.2 billion won.

With this, Samsung has built an enviable bullpen lineup. There are only three resources who have experience as a closing pitcher.

Seung-hwan Oh is considered the best closing pitcher in KBO League history. He set an unprecedented record of 400 saves in his personal career in the 2023 KBO League.

Oh Seung-hwan, who is 42 years old this year, continued to perform poorly in the early part of the 2023 season and experienced the unfamiliar situation of starting the mound, but showed off his health in the second half of the season.

He earned 10 saves in 13 games in August, and boasted a solid performance in 13 games since September with 1 win, 1 loss, 7 saves, and an ERA of 0.63.

He also succeeded in achieving 30 saves for the third consecutive year by making 30 saves for the season.

Kim Jae-yoon, who joined KT in 2015 and took on the position of closer in 2016, is also considered the league's top closer. From 2021 to 2023, he recorded 169 saves in his personal career, including more than 30 saves for three consecutive years.

In the 2023 season, he played an active role with 32 saves and an ERA of 2.60 in 59 games, ranking second in the save category.

Lim Chang-min was a top closing pitcher during his NC days. He reported 31 saves in 2015, 26 saves in 2016, and 29 saves in 2017.

Lim Chang-min, who overcame the pain of being released from NC after the 2021 season and from Doosan Bears after the 2022 season, took on the closing position at Kiwoom Heroes last year and showed off his health by making 26 saves.

Samsung coach Park Jin-man is expected to decide on the closing pitcher through spring camp.

You can use the player in the best condition as a fixed closer, but you can also use a 'double stopper' where two pitchers are used depending on the situation.

The players also intend to follow the team situation and the decisions of the coaches. In particular, Oh Seung-hwan said bluntly, “It is foolish to insist on being the closing pitcher.”

Samsung is also looking forward to the synergy effect that will emerge as they compete for the position of finishing pitcher.

Regardless of who plays as the closer, it would be great for Samsung if all three showed their skills.

In addition, Samsung signed a two-year contract with Oh Seung-hwan and Lim Chang-min and a four-year contract with Kim Jae-yoon, giving promising players time to grow. If young players play with them and receive know-how, growth can accelerate. 카지노사이트