Manager Lee Beom-ho: Yang Hyeon-jong Will Be the Pitcher with the Best Record in History
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- KIA Tigers manager Lee Beom-ho praised pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong, calling him the best pitcher in history.
- Yang Hyeon-jong achieved a career milestone by pitching 100 innings in the current season during a game against Kiwoom Heroes.
- The veteran pitcher is on the verge of setting historical records in his career.
KIA Tigers manager Lee Beom-ho has lauded veteran pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong, predicting he will conclude his illustrious career with the most outstanding achievements in baseball history. This high praise comes as Yang continues to etch his name in the record books.
During a recent game against the Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome on August 21, Yang Hyeon-jong reached a significant milestone, surpassing 100 innings pitched for the current season. He completed 5.1 innings in the game, with 4.1 of those innings contributing to his season total.
Yang Hyeon-jong, a legendary figure in Korean baseball, is widely recognized for his consistent performance and numerous accolades throughout his career. Manager Lee's comments underscore the immense respect and admiration the team and the league hold for the pitcher as he approaches the twilight of his playing days, solidifying his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats.
He will be the player who finishes with the best record in history.
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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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