"I had a lot of worries." It's familiar, but strange, Jamsil and LG...1.4 Billion FA Holds Team 'Fate'
"I had a lot of worries." It's familiar, but strange, Jamsil and LG...1.4 Billion FA Holds Team 'Fate'
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"Honestly, I thought a lot about it."
He plays at Jamsil Stadium, where he is still accustomed. But quite a lot has changed. His uniform and locker room location have changed. He moved from Doosan to LG. It looks familiar but strange. Kim Kang-ryul, 37, who joined LG through a free agent contract, is the hero of the game. It is no exaggeration to say that he is holding the fate of LG in 2025.
Kim Kang-ryul joined Doosan through the 2007 KBO Rookie Draft. He made his first team debut in 2008, and played only for Doosan until 2024. He is also a member of the "Dynasties."
He suffered ups and downs between 2022-2023. He suffered from injuries. He recovered from the second half of the 2023 season. He finished the game with an ERA of 2.49 in 26 games. He posted 42 innings, two wins, two losses and 12 holds, one save, and an ERA of 3.00 in 53 games in 2024 season. The word "revival" came to mind.
It became a free agent after the season. Multiple teams joined hands. It is LG's only team that offers "three plus one year." The deal is up to 1.4 billion won (1.5 million U.S. dollars). It is not a massive one. However, it is also a valuable free agent contract to Kim Kang-ryul.
"We moved our locker room and it seems strange," said Kim Kang-ryul, who met at Jamsil Stadium. "We moved at a late age, and the team we moved to is also LG who uses Jamsil. Compared to other teams, there are many familiar players. I don't know exactly who the front office staff are, but there are many familiar people," he said with a smile.
"I had a lot of worries. It's always a shame when you leave." Me too. Still, Doosan players congratulated me a lot because I'm going well. I'm curious how it would be if I take the mound against Doosan players," he added.
Kim Kang-ryul's role is important. "Kim Kang-ryul, Jang Hyun-sik, and Kim Jin-sung should be at the center of the game at the start of the season. It depends on how well he plays."
Ham Deok-ju and Yoo Young-chan, who are undergoing rehabilitation after surgery, will return. They are watching it around July. Lee Jung-yong will also be discharged from the military in June. He is planning to play in the first division in July. Until then, he will play "tough." Jang Hyun-sik will finish the game, and Kim Jin-seong will be the setup man. Kim Kang-ryul should also add strength to his team's victory.
Kim Kang-ryul is also aware of the situation. "Of course, we have to show the results. It is the right time and the situation. I understand why we are wearing the LG uniform. I think we need to have some pressure. All we have to do is prepare well as the team wishes." 안전놀이터
"I am preparing with the mindset that I will play more than 50 games this season. I had a lot of injuries. It is a past situation. I will do it with positive thoughts. I have done what seemed impossible. I think I will be able to participate in many games in 2025," he said.