Lotte Giants manager Kim Tae-hyung praises promising pitcher Lee Min-seok, considers six-man rotation
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- Lotte Giants manager Kim Tae-hyung praised pitcher Lee Min-seok's performance in his debut, noting his aggressive approach and positive results.
- Lee Min-seok, a first-round draft pick in 2022, achieved his first career quality start (QS+) in the game.
- Kim Tae-hyung is considering adding Lee to the starting rotation, potentially moving to a six-man rotation.
Lotte Giants manager Kim Tae-hyung expressed strong satisfaction with pitcher Lee Min-seok's performance, highlighting his impressive debut outing. Lee, a highly touted prospect and first-round draft pick from the 2022 class, delivered his first career quality start (QS+) in a recent game.
"He pitched so well yesterday. He attacked aggressively, and the results were good," Kim said, praising Lee's performance ahead of a game against the Kiwoom Heroes. The manager indicated that Lee's strong showing has put him in contention for a regular spot in the starting rotation.
Kim Tae-hyung is now considering incorporating Lee into the main rotation, even contemplating a shift to a six-man rotation to accommodate the promising young pitcher. This move would signify a significant step in Lee's development and a strategic adjustment for the Giants' pitching staff.
He pitched so well yesterday. He attacked aggressively, and the results were good.
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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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