"2 Inning KKK Perfect" This year should be different...Baek Jung-hyun, the last year of 3.8 billion FA → ERA 5.95 Will he be humiliated
"2 Inning KKK Perfect" This year should be different...Baek Jung-hyun, the last year of 3.8 billion FA → ERA 5.95 Will he be humiliated
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Samsung Lions veteran left-hander Baek Jung-hyun announced his revival in the 2025 season.바카라
At his own Cheongbaek match held at Akama Ballpark in Okinawa, Japan on Tuesday, Paik allowed three strikeouts and no runs in two innings. He threw a total of 29 pitches without a single hit from the six batters he faced off.
Baek's starting pitcher Denny Reyes left the mound with two runs and one earned run in two innings, and Baek took the mound in the third inning. The leadoff hitter was left-handed hitter Yoon Jeong-bin, who reported three hits and three runs in the first round of the playoffs last year. Baek swung and missed with a fastball on the outside at 1-2 advantageous count. Lee Chang-yong then cleared it with an infield fly ball to shortstop, and veteran Kang Min-ho also turned it with a fly ball to the first baseman.
His pitching continued. In the fourth inning, Kim Jae-sung, the first batter, hit a strong grounder, 3-gan from the full count. Cha Seung-joon threw himself to catch the ball, and connected it to the throwing to catch Kim. Then, he threw a breaking ball to "newcomer" Soo-ho, and struck out swinging. To Jeon, he brought perfect timing with a slow curveball, struck out the rookie, and finished the game with two perfect innings.
The previous season was regrettable for Baek. He was out for a long time due to a calf injury in two games after the season opened. He returned to the mound in June, and posted an ERA of 3.68 in July. He also had four consecutive wins from August 1 to 18. Then, he collapsed by allowing 10 hits, three homers, eight runs and seven earned runs in four ⅔ innings against the Lotte Giants on August 24, and the game against the Kia Tigers on August 31 was prematurely replaced by allowing five runs in one ⅔ inning. He allowed only nine runs in six innings against the NC Dinos on September 7 and three runs in two ⅓ against the SSG Landers on September 14. During the period, Baek had an ERA of 14.73.
Since then, Baek has moved to the bullpen. He failed to display impressive performances by allowing two runs in one ⅔ inning against the KT Wiz on Wednesday and one run in two innings against the KIA Tigers on Sunday.
Ahead of the post-season, the team is facing an injury evil spirit. Samsung ranked second in the regular season, and continued its training ahead of the playoffs. However, Baek was hit by a pitch in his own game against Cheongbaek, and was diagnosed with a fine fracture in his right thumb and bruise on his eyelids. As he was ruled out for the season, he had no choice but to watch his team's runner-up finish from afar.
In 2024, Baek recorded 6-5 with a 5.95 ERA in 78 ⅔ innings in 17 games. His career-low level is not only in innings but also in ERA. In particular, he had the worst performance since signing an FA contract. In 2021, Baek flew to 14-5 with a 2.63 ERA. After completing the season, he became an FA and signed a four-year maximum of 3.8 billion won (down payment of 1.4 billion won, annual salary of 2 billion won, incentive total of 400 million won) with Samsung.
It is already the last year of his contract. After the FA, Baek posted 4-13 record with 5.27 ERA in 2022 and 7-5 ERA in 2023 with 3.67 ERA. Since his team achieved disappointing results last year, he should do his best this year. As his team is aiming for the championship after the runner-up, veteran player Baek must play his part.
Baek Jung-hyun is expected to compete for the 5th starting pitcher this season. Left-handers Lee Seung-hyun and Hwang Dong-jae are competing with Baek Jung-hyun. For now, Lee Seung-hyun is the most ahead. Lee Seung-hyun made a successful start with 6 wins, 4 losses and an ERA of 4.23 last season. Hwang Dong-jae also showed promise with an ERA of 4.07. Baek Jung-hyun has strengths that they do not have, such as skill and control.