SSG Landers head coach Lee Sung-yong gives a special insight into Keisho Shirakawa.
SSG will play the Lotte Giants at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on September 9th.
It will be the first game after the All-Star break. SSG will be looking to start the second half of the season on the right foot to regain their 5% winning percentage.
Before that, Shirakawa's departure to the Doosan Bears is being talked about. SSG chose Elias, but they still have nostalgic feelings for Shirakawa, who they found and used well.
"By the way, during the All-Star Game, manager Lee Seung-yeop said, 'I'm interested in Shirakawa,' so I talked to him," SSG manager Lee said before the game.
"I told him the truth. He's a good pitcher, and although he's young, he's shown his performance on the mound. He has power in his fastball, a good release point, two curves, and a good splitter. I think he has the potential to be a part of our team."
Lee said, "I think it all depends on Shirakawa. I hope he throws well when he goes. I mean it." "I hope it doesn't come up against us. I hope he pitches well against other teams and wins a lot of games," 온라인카지노사이트 Lee laughed.
"It's a big room, so it's probably easier to perform there than here. I've gained enough experience here," he said, adding, "Don't just play against us, if you play against Elias, we have to win. We have a fierce rivalry with Doosan," he sighed.
SSG also has a Japanese coaching staff, but Lee spent eight years playing for Yomiuri, Japan's national baseball team. Playing for Doosan could help Shirakawa realize his dream of playing in Nippon Professional Baseball in the future.
"We have heard that Doosan has expressed interest in Shirakawa. I understand that the owner of the independent club will come to Korea today to discuss it." However, as Yokishi has already returned to the United States after running into visa problems, Shirakawa is likely to join Doosan.
Heredia, who missed the All-Star Game after being hit by a foul ball, is close to returning. "He can join the first team tomorrow or the day after," Lee said. I'm not sure about his defense, but I think he can hit," Lee said, adding, "I'll recover the first half of the season and try to do well in the second half."