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KT Wiz Signs New Foreign Pitcher Davis Daniel, Aiming for Championship
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KT Wiz Signs New Foreign Pitcher Davis Daniel, Aiming for Championship

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • KT Wiz has signed new foreign pitcher Davis Daniel to replace Matt Sauer.
  • Daniel, a former LA Angels draft pick, expressed excitement about joining the team and contributing to a championship.
  • Sauer was released after pitching 101.1 innings with a 4.88 ERA in 18 games.

The KT Wiz baseball team has officially welcomed new foreign pitcher Davis Daniel, who joins the club to fill the spot vacated by Matt Sauer. Daniel, a former seventh-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Angels in 2019, officially signed with the team on July 30th. His acquisition was announced by KT, with the total contract value reported at $406,000.

Daniel expressed his enthusiasm for joining the KBO league and the KT Wiz specifically. He stated his anticipation for the Korean Series and his strong desire to contribute to the team's championship aspirations. His arrival is expected to bolster the team's pitching rotation as they aim for success in the remainder of the season.

Matt Sauer, the pitcher Daniel replaces, concluded his tenure with KT after appearing in 18 games and pitching 101.1 innings. Sauer recorded a 7-5 win-loss record with an earned run average of 4.88 before parting ways with the team. The team looks to Daniel to provide a strong performance and help them achieve their postseason goals.

I am looking forward to the Korean Series and want to contribute to winning the championship.

— Davis DanielExpressing his goals after joining the KT Wiz.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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