“I’ve cleared my mind”: Lotte rookie returns from the Futures League with 154 kph and a historic milestone
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- Lotte Giants rookie reliever Park Jeong-min reached double-digit holds in his first professional season after returning from a month in the Futures League.
- He pitched the eighth inning against the Samsung Lions in Daegu, allowing one hit without giving up a run while Lotte led 3-2.
Lotte Giants “super rookie” Park Jeong-min found his composure after spending a month in the Futures League, then returned with a fastball reaching 154 kph and a valuable record.
Park took the mound in the eighth inning on the road against the Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 3rd. Lotte held a narrow 3-2 lead when he followed starter Bisley into the game.
He completed one scoreless inning, allowing one hit, and reached double-digit holds for the first time in his debut season. The performance reflected the change described in the headline: more speed, and less pressure.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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