NC Dinos' 2020 championship hero Song Myung-gi returns after military service

Song Myung-gi, a pivotal figure in the NC Dinos' historic 2020 Korean Series championship victory, has returned to the team after fulfilling his mandatory military service. The 26-year-old pitcher completed his service at the Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps and has rejoined the club, bringing renewed hope for the team's upcoming season.

Song was instrumental during the 2020 Korean Series against the Doosan Bears. With the NC Dinos facing a 1-2 deficit in the series, he delivered a stellar performance in Game 4, starting the game and pitching five scoreless innings. His crucial outing helped stabilize the team and contributed significantly to their eventual championship triumph, the first in the franchise's history.

His return marks the end of a period of absence that saw the team navigate games without one of its key arms. The initial phase of his military service reportedly involved some impatience, as he expressed, "At first, I felt a bit rushed." However, his successful completion of service and subsequent return are seen as a significant boost to the NC Dinos' pitching depth and overall competitiveness.

The team and its fans will be looking to Song Myung-gi to recapture the form that made him a championship hero. His presence on the mound is expected to strengthen the NC Dinos' aspirations for future success, reintroducing a vital component of their past glory.

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At first, I felt a bit rushed.