Changmo Koo Joins The First Team...“Start In The Bullpen, Start If You Can Pitch 80 Pitches“
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[SEOUL, South Korea - NC Dinos pitcher Koo Chang-mo has joined the first team after making a rehabilitation appearance in the Futures (second team) League. NC head coach Kang Myung-ho talked about how to utilize him.
On June 19, Koo started the second team game against the KT Wiz in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, and pitched two innings of one-hit ball with two strikeouts.
Koo was removed from the game against the LG Twins in Jamsil on June 2 after throwing just five pitches due to discomfort in his left arm. He hasn't pitched for the first team since.
The day before, he made his first appearance in 109 days, and on June 20, he appeared at Jamsil Stadium. NC registered Koo Chang-mo on the first team roster.
"He'll start as a bullpen pitcher," said manager Kang Myung-ho in the dugout at Jamsil Stadium. "We'll build up his pitch count and use him as a starter when he reaches 80 pitches." 안전토토사이트
In the previous game, Koo threw 27 pitches. He threw 20 fastballs, five sliders and two forkballs. His fastball topped out at 145 kilometers per hour.
When asked about Koo's physical condition, Kang said, "I don't have any discomfort with the injury right now. He has some muscle tightness, but it's not enough to affect his game." "If the game was played today, it would have been difficult for him to pitch. He will be able to pitch normally from tomorrow (the 21st)."
As for the timing of Koo Chang-mo's appearance, Kang is still thinking about it. "I think we need to see the game situation," Kang said. "If the starter goes down early, we can use him as the second pitcher, or we can use him in the sixth or seventh inning after the starter has pitched five innings. It will be fluid depending on the game situation."
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