Lee Eui-ri's smooth rehabilitation treatment for 'goal 155km/h fastball before returning'"I'm happy to have a competitor"

Lee Eui-ri's smooth rehabilitation treatment for 'goal 155km/h fastball before returning'"I'm happy to have a competitor"

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Lee told reporters at Incheon International Airport on Monday, "I'm continuing my rehabilitation treatment. I'm focusing on not getting hurt." On the day, Lee left for Irvine, California, the site of his spring camp with the team's main staff. It was unclear whether Lee, who underwent elbow surgery in June last year (reconstruction of the internal ligament and removal of bone fragments), will be included in the list of the first team camp. However, Lee's recovery speed was faster than expected.토토사이트

"Objection is in the process of pitching," Kia Tigers coach Lee Bum-ho said. "In the training section, they told me that the number of pitches (the number of pitches) can be increased step by step while rotation of the Futures (second division) starting from March to April. When asked which one is the best, they said, "From now on, it is time for the pitching coach to sit on the sidelines and start pitching. That's how I decided to prepare (for joining the camp)." Lee also mentioned July to August as the timing of Lee's return to the camp. It is a "hidden card" for Lee to maintain his full capacity at a time when his starting pitcher's physical strength declines.

Coincidentally, Kia won the title all together last season. The so-called "backup starters" including Hwang Dong-ha (5-7, 4.44 ERA) and Kim Do-hyun (4-6, 4.92 ERA) performed better than expected, filling the void of objection. "It was very disappointing (to watch the team win outside the baseball stadium). It's okay because I'm going to win (the title) this year and do it next year," Lee said. "Rather than saying that I did my part, Dong-ha worked hard and got there. I think Do-hyun also worked hard and found his place. I feel great to have someone to compete (after returning from injury)."

Since joining the team in 2021, Lee has secured double-digit wins for two consecutive years, in 2022, 2023. He had high expectations for a left-handed pitcher to succeed Yang Hyeon-jong, the Korean ace, but his chronic weakness is his control. "I think he underwent surgery at a good time. I need to hear that he has changed every step of the way since he returned to the team," Lee said. "I will do my best to give him the mindset that he has improved."

Lee Eui-ri mentioned on the team's broadcast that his goal is to throw a 155km fastball (strike) at the first pitch of his return. "I keep thinking," he said, "I think I have to work hard on my own with that goal, so I set my goal like that."