Go Woo-seok makes MLB debut for Twins, allows one homer but shows strong velocity

Korean pitcher Go Woo-seok finally stepped onto the Major League Baseball mound, making his debut for the Minnesota Twins in a game against the Cleveland Guardians. While he conceded one home run, his overall performance in his one inning of work was largely clean, marked by a strong fastball and a strikeout.

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Go Woo-seok finally stepped onto the Major League Baseball mound.

Go Woo-seok entered the game in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Twins trailing 4-2. He was the fourth pitcher used by the team. On his very first pitch, he threw a powerful four-seam fastball clocked at 95.7 mph, demonstrating his velocity.

Despite the promising start and velocity, Go Woo-seok gave up a home run to the first batter he faced, Daniel Schneemann. However, he managed to recover and strike out the next batter. The rest of his outing was described as clean, with no further hits or walks issued.

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He allowed one home run, but his pitching was otherwise clean.

Although the home run was a blemish on an otherwise solid debut, Go Woo-seok's ability to reach high speeds and record a strikeout suggests potential for his future performances in MLB. His former teammate, Lee Jung-hoo, also recently made his MLB debut, adding to the growing presence of Korean players in the league.

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His fastball reached 95.7 mph.