KIA mound next year, KIA mound is strong.Yes, "I'm glad to do it"

KIA mound next year, KIA mound is strong.Yes, "I'm glad to do it"

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KIA will have strong mound next year as well. KIA Tigers has renewed its contract with Nail.

메이저사이트 The Kia Tigers renewed their contracts with foreign pitcher James Nail (born in 1993) for a total of 1.8 million U.S. dollars (down payment of 400,000 dollars, annual salary of 1.2 million dollars, and option of 200,000 dollars) on the 27th.

Nail, who spent her first season in the KBO League in 2024 season, pitched in 149.1 innings in 26 games, winning 12-5 and striking out 138. Notably, she ranked first in the league with an ERA of 2.53.

Nail suffered a major injury on August 24 when she was hit on the chin by a hit ball and fractured her jaw joint. Since then, her return has seemed uncertain, but she showed a strong will to return as a surprise first pitch in a home game held at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on September 6.

Since then, Nail, who was listed on the Korean Series entry after focusing on rehabilitation with the goal of returning to the Korean Series, has been a starting pitcher in two games and has a 2.53 ERA with 1 win and 13 strikeouts in 10.2 innings.

Nail said, "During my long rehabilitation due to an unexpected injury, I was able to get back on the mound and pitch thanks to the support of the club and the support of the fans who sent me. I'm always grateful to the fans for their support, and I'm happy to be able to accompany the KIA Tigers next year," adding, "I'm grateful to the club for making good suggestions during the offseason and I'll lift the Korean Series trophy with my teammates next year."