SSG Landers foreign pitcher Kirk McCarty (28) spurred his comeback.
McCarty performed his live pitching at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 17th. Right-handed batters Ha Jae-hoon and Lee Jae-won, and left-handed batters Hanyu-seom and Kim Min-sik alternated at bat that day. The catcher’s mask was written by Cho Hyeong-woo.
Overall, there was strength in the ball. According to the SSG team’s measurements, the fastball restraint on this day was formed around 140 km per hour. Considering that he threw an average of 145.2 km in the regular season, his pitching condition is on the rise. In addition, he threw a total of 35 pitches, including a cutter and changeup.안전사이트
McCarty said, “It was my first live pitching, and overall I was in good physical condition, and the feeling of throwing the ball was good.” SSG Pitching Coach Cho Woong-cheon said, “Overall, he showed perfect pitching in all pitches.” He is back to his pre-injury condition. He is preparing well for the mound.”
McCarty does not enter the starting rotation against the LG Twins in Jamsil on the 21st and 23rd, the first three matches of SSG’s second half. It is likely to be put in during the Daegu Samsung Lions match on the 25th and 27th.
After watching the live pitching, SSG coach Kim Won-hyeong told reporters, “The pitching condition was fine.” The SSG Futures team will face the Hanwha Eagles in Seosan on the 21st. Coach Kim added, “If it rains that day, we will reschedule the pitching schedule.”
Among the goals for the second half, SSG prioritizes the stability of the starters. McCarty is a must-have. He played very well in the first half with 7 wins and 3 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 2.52 and an on-base allowed per inning (WHIP) of 1.09 in 13 games in the first half. He was canceled from the first team entry on the 23rd of last month due to symptoms of abnormality in the left arm forearm muscle, but as there are no abnormal findings as a result of the cross examination, he is expected to contribute strength without psychological anxiety in the second half.