The news of victory sounded after 444 days. It meant a splendid resurrection.
Toronto Blue Jays’ “Korean Monster” Ryu Hyun-jin finally reported his first win on his comeback. Ryu Hyun-jin took the mound as a starting pitcher in the 2023 Major League Baseball home game against the Chicago Cubs held at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on the 14th (Korean time), and pitched 5 innings, 2 hits and 2 runs (unlawful), and the team’s 11 Leading the -4 victory, he was named the winning pitcher. He allowed only two walks and struck out three. Season ERA is 2.57.
Ryu Hyun-jin had to go through a long rehabilitation tunnel while undergoing left elbow ligament surgery in June of last year. However, Ryu Hyun-jin did not give up. Ryu Hyun-jin, who showed a willingness to lose more than 13kg with one desire for his comeback, was able to stand on the mound again after a year or so. Ryu Hyun-jin, who took a step-by-step ‘step’ from the minor league rehab, was able to make a thrilling comeback against the Baltimore Orioles on the 2nd, and on the 8th against the Cleveland Guardians, despite the pain of an opponent’s 157km/h hit on his right knee, 4 innings. He showed off a no-hit pitch and shot a flare of revival.
And finally, the thrilling comeback first win. Ryu Hyun-jin tasted the joy of victory in 444 days after becoming the winning pitcher with 6 hits and 2 runs in 5 innings against the Los Angeles Angels on May 27 last year.
After the game, Ryu Hyun-jin said in an interview with the local media, “Honestly, I’m really happy.” “In addition to personal victory, if I can help the team win and establish a foothold for the team to win, I think that’s a really happy thing,” he threw the ball from the mound. He said that he felt happy at the moment when he could breathe with the team. Toronto manager John Schneider also praised Ryu Hyun-jin, saying, “Ryu Hyun-jin suppressed strong batting. After his return, what he showed in three games was the same as before the injury. Considering his age, it can’t be a really great thing.”
Ryu Hyun-jin is now classified as a veteran in the major leagues. It’s already been 10 years since he made his major league debut. When Ryu Hyun-jin joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013, a new legend began. At that time, the Dodgers recruited Ryu Hyun-jin and built a strong starting trio with Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. First starter Kershaw threw 236 innings and won the National League Cy Young Award with a 16-9 record with an ERA of 1.83. Second starter Greinke threw 177⅔ innings, 15-4 with a 2.63 ERA, and third starter Ryu Hyun-jin pitched 192 innings. He played a big role side by side with 14 wins and 8 losses and an average ERA of 3.00. The number of victories won by the three starting players alone was 45.
Their partnership ended when Greinke opted out at the end of the 2015 season and signed a six-year, $206.5 million super-large contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. After rising to the top of the National League ERA in 2019, Ryu Hyun-jin came out to the free agent market and signed a four-year, $80 million contract with Toronto and left the Dodgers.
Kershaw is the only one of them to remain with the Dodgers. Kershaw is a ‘one-club man’ who has only played for the Dodgers. He didn’t leave the Dodgers as he re-signed for one year, $20 million ahead of this season. Kershaw is still proving that he is strong. Of course, compared to the past when he commanded the world, Kershaw’s ball power has declined and it is difficult to fill the required innings due to various injuries, but this year he has already thrown 100⅓ innings and is active with 10 wins and 4 losses with an average ERA of 2.51.
Kershaw also made a comeback recently. Kershaw, who returned after 44 days from a shoulder injury, came out as a starting pitcher against the Colorado Rockies on the 11th and pitched well with 3 hits, 4 strikeouts and 1 run in 5 innings. His highest velocity was 92.2 miles (148 km), but he showed his skillful pitching with ever-changing pitches such as slider, curveball, and changeup. After the game, Kershaw said, “I’m happy to be back. I’m happy to be a part of the team again and help the team win. It feels good to be back at Dodger Stadium.” It’s true that 2017 has been a little downhill, but Kershaw is Kershaw.
Greinke, on the other hand, is on the brink of retirement. Greinke is currently playing for the Kansas City Royals. Currently, they are at the bottom of the American League Central Division with 38 wins and 81 losses. Greinke returned to his parent team Kansas City last year and threw 137 innings, showing off a no-frills record with 4 wins and 9 losses and an ERA of 3.68. make you feel
His 12 losses are the second most in the American League. If it had not been for his teammate Jordan Lyles’ 13 losses, he would have been placed in 1st place in disgrace. Plus, he’s now on the 15-day disabled list with pain in his right elbow. On the 7th, against the Philadelphia Phillies, Greinke struggled with 7 hits and 5 runs in 4 innings, which remains the record for Greinke’s last appearance.
Greinke signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with Kansas City ahead of this season. It remains to be seen if Greinke will continue with Kansas City next year or if he will extend his playing career. Greinke, who is in his 40s, would not be surprised to retire right now (39 years old), but he has only 45 strikeouts to reach 3,000 strikeouts in his personal career, so it remains to be seen whether he will decide to retire easily.
10 years ago, the three musketeers, who were active as the Dodgers’ 1st to 3rd starters and built the league’s strongest starting pitching team, are now scattered and ‘struggle’. Ryu Hyun-jin, who was on the operating table, is back after a year or so and is crying out for resurrection, Kershaw is showing off his strength even though he has passed his prime, and Greinke is expected to face the time of choice soon. Attention is focusing on how the three pitchers’ increasingly divergent moves will lead in the future.
BY: 토토사이트