A promising player who failed in the major league rebounded after a year in Korea. The main character is Eric Peddy (30, Chicago White Sox), who made a U-turn to the Major League by winning the KBO League MVP.
On the 16th (Korean time), the American Chicago Sun-Times reported, 'Peddy, who returned to the major leagues with 20 wins, 6 losses, and an ERA of 2.00, and the KBO MVP trophy in his bag, is full of confidence as he is rich by $15 million.' He said.
On the 14th, the White Sox officially announced a two-year, $15 million contract with free agent pitcher Peddie. 카지노사이트랭크
In a video interview with local reporters, Peddie said, “I didn’t have the success I wanted in the major leagues.
His major league career could end horribly (after the 2022 season). I thought that going to Korea might be my last time. “I knew something had to change,” he said.
Peddie, a former prospect who was selected by the Washington Nationals with the 18th overall pick in the first round in the 2014 draft, is expected to meet expectations with a total of 102 games (88 starts, 454⅓ innings), 21 wins, 33 losses, and an ERA of 5.41 over 6 seasons until 2022 after his debut in 2017. It wasn't enough.
Peddie, a former prospect who was selected by the Washington Nationals with the 18th overall pick in the first round in the 2014 draft, is expected to meet expectations with a total of 102 games (88 starts, 454⅓ innings), 21 wins, 33 losses, and an ERA of 5.41 over 6 seasons until 2022 after his debut in 2017. It wasn't enough.
He was consistently given opportunities but failed to explode to his potential.
In particular, he had his worst performance in 2022 with 6 wins, 13 losses, and an average ERA of 5.81 in 27 games (127 innings).
In particular, he had his worst performance in 2022 with 6 wins, 13 losses, and an average ERA of 5.81 in 27 games (127 innings).
He had a full-time opportunity in Washington, which was underpowered, but could not save it. Eventually, after finishing the season, he was non-tendered and released by Washington, and took on a new challenge by signing a contract with NC Dinos of the KBO League for a new foreign player cap of $1 million.
Peddie, who was facing the biggest crisis of his career, moved to Arizona before going to Korea. He stayed in shape at a nearby exercise facility and pitching lab and researched new pitching methods.
The facility had a physical therapist, which helped me get back in shape,” he said. He was able to increase his strength by learning new repertoire.
He is equipped with the sweeper that everyone is talking about these days and is now able to use the changeup.
Thanks to this, when he goes to Korea, he will be able to use four types of pitches, including sinker, cutter, sweeper, and changeup. “Thanks to that, he was able to achieve great success in Korea.”
Peddie, who has been attracting attention as a ‘big name’ ever since he came to Korea, dominated the KBO League with overwhelming performances that surpassed his six-season major league career.
In his last year in Washington, he wasn't as fit as he is now. His health has been a bit of an issue since spring training.
It was really difficult because my velocity was low and everything wasn't sharp. I am stronger and healthier now than then.
He expressed confidence, saying, “My speed has returned, and I have a sharpness that wasn’t there before.”
Peddie continued, “We had a lot of success in our first month in Korea and thought, ‘Our hard work has paid off. “I realized that I had arrived in the state I wanted,” he said.
Peddie continued, “We had a lot of success in our first month in Korea and thought, ‘Our hard work has paid off. “I realized that I had arrived in the state I wanted,” he said.
My experience in Korea was amazing. Everyone treated me really well. The cheering atmosphere of the Korean audience was incomparable to anything.
I wanted a place where I could pitch more innings and practice and make adjustments. “Korea provided me with such an environment,” he said.
After returning to the major leagues based on his success in Korea, Peddie is ready to make the most of his second chance.
After returning to the major leagues based on his success in Korea, Peddie is ready to make the most of his second chance.
He said, “I didn’t want to end my major league career like that, but fortunately he pitched well in Korea and got another chance.
As I changed my career, I gained the driving force to move forward in a positive direction,” he said. “I don’t think I’ve ever been more confident than I am now.”
I believe that success in Korea will lead to good results. “I am confident that I will be part of the rebuilding of the White Sox starting lineup and help the team get better.”