Controversy over overtreatment arose. Behind the scenes, there was a sense of responsibility as a player.
Lotte Giants right-handed starting pitcher Na Kyun-an started against Sajik NC on the 12th. He had a quality start (no more than 3 earned runs in 6+ innings as a starter), allowing 11 hits, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts, and 3 runs in 6 innings. Lotte lost 3-4.
The controversy over the mistreatment of Na Kyun-an has raised its head. Na Kyun-an threw 110 pitches in the Sajik KT game (7 innings, 2 runs) on the 27th of last month. In the Ulsan Samsung game on the 6th (6 innings, 1 run allowed), he was responsible for 115 pitches. It was the highest number of pitches in a single game by an individual.
Then, on the 12th, 122 bodies were extinguished throughout NC. He broke the record again for the most pitches in one game. Even though he had already thrown 104 pitches by the 5th inning, he was on the mound in the 6th inning. In a situation where the game was tied 0-3, criticism arose that the Lotte coaching staff may have overdone it by hiring Na Kyun-an without any reasonable reason.
Ahead of the Gwangju KIA game on the 13th, Lotte acting manager Lee Jong-woon opened his mouth. Acting manager Lee Jong-woon said, “After 5 innings, I notified the pitching coach of a replacement. (I) Gyun-an said, ‘I’m in good shape, so I’ll pitch one more inning.'” He added, “I was sad to come off the mound because I wanted to finish.” “I think he did. Even catcher Gangnam asked for one more chance, so we decided to respect the player’s wishes,” he said.
He continued, “Gyun-an expressed his intention twice. I think he wanted to take responsibility (for the inning). The pitching coach also asked Gyun-an for a ball to replace him, but he seemed embarrassed because he didn’t give it to him,” he said. “We were losing.” “There is no reason for us to have Gyun-an throw like that. These days, we are not in an era where players just go out because the coaching staff tells them to throw more,” he added.
He gave Na Kyun-ae a thumbs up. Manager Lee smiled and said, “He is a good pitcher. He has control and endurance,” and “He is also a player with a very positive mindset. I want to praise him.”
Pitching coach Kim Hyun-wook also explained the situation at the time. Coach Kim said, “Even when I tried to take the ball away, he wouldn’t give it to me. How about thinking of it as understanding the player’s desire to pitch until the 6th inning?” and “If the player was having a hard time and I asked him to throw for the team, I would admit that it was abuse.” However, he expressed that he wanted to do it and that he had strength left. I felt that the ball was good until the end.”
Some pointed out that the coaching staff should have categorically replaced Na Kyun-an. Coach Kim said, “Of course, there are parts that we need to cut. I also decided that I needed to be replaced,” and “But even before the player pitched in the 6th inning, he said, ‘I will take responsibility and stop it.’ So I wanted to trust Gyun-an.” reported. He continued, “There is also an issue of trust between the player and the coach. In a situation where the player’s will is strong, it was difficult to ignore that feeling. If Park Geon-woo (who was the last batter in the 6th inning) had hit, of course he would have replaced him, but I thought he would block it and he actually did a good job. “I looked back.
On the morning of the 13th, I visited Director Lee and bowed my head. Coach Kim shared the conversation, saying, “I told the coach, ‘I should have made the decision, and I’m sorry.’ The coach said, ‘Aren’t we acknowledging the player?’”
Lastly, Coach Kim said, “I think there is some controversy because we are giving our all in every game. As a pitching coach, I feel responsible,” and added, “The manager and staff are discussing every day about the direction the team should take. All of our pitchers are dedicated and prepare hard. “I hope you view it positively,” he said cautiously.메이저사이트
Na Kyun-an went through Yongma High School and joined Lotte as the 3rd pick in the 2nd 1st round in 2017. He was initially a catcher, but changed his position to a pitcher in 2021 and took the mound. As a hitter, he had a batting average of 0.123 (45 hits in 366 at-bats), 5 home runs, and 24 RBIs in 216 games over four seasons, including one game in 2021. As a pitcher, he pitched in 83 games and 284 innings over three seasons until this year, recording 10 wins, 16 losses, 3 holds, 1 save, and an ERA of 4.15.
This season, he had 6 wins, 6 losses, and an ERA of 3.45 in 21 games and 120 innings. Thanks to his performance, he was selected to the national team for the Hangzhou Asian Games. He is scheduled to participate in the national team’s first convocation training on the 23rd.