Last week, several KT Wiz players became free agents after finishing second in the Korean Series. One of the players was all-star closing pitcher Kim Jae-yoon who has been playing with them since 2015. However, Kim Jae-yoon did not have to wait very long before getting a job offer. Especially since he remains one of the best closing pitchers in the KBO. Today, Jae-yoon Joins the Samsung Lions for a 4-year contract.
The announcement was made today by the Samsung Lions who have been looking for new talent to improve their lineup. According to baseball betting statistics, the Lions did not have a good season this year. This is because they only had a 61-82-1 record and ranking 8 in the KBO standing. Thus, they have been looking at ways to be more competitive for the 2024 season.
According to baseball betting experts, the solution lies in getting more talent to overcome their weaknesses.
Kim Jae-yoon Joins the Samsung Lions in a Deal Worth up to ₩5.8 billion
For those who Bet on the Samsung Lions, this is good news as Kim Jae-yoon has a reputation for being a built-in finisher. According to the contract, he is joining the Samsung Lions for 4 years in a deal worth up to ₩5.8 billion. In addition, he will receive a ₩2 billion signing bonus and an annual salary of ₩2.8 billion. Furthermore, he can earn an additional ₩1 billion in incentives.
Kim Jae-yoon has been playing for the KT Wiz since 2015. During his time with the KT Wiz, he had 481 appearances on the mound for 504 and 2/3 innings. From these games, he had 44 wins and 33 losses with an average ERA of 3.58 and 542 strikeouts.
During the 2023 season with the KT Wiz, he had a strong record with a 2.60 ERA with 32 saves, 5 wins and 5 losses.
Kim said that the Lions made him a great offer and he got a sense that they really need him. In addition, he said that when he made his KBO debut in 2015, the Lions were an “incredible team”. Therefore, he wants to “do his best to help the team return to their glory days.
At the moment, no announcement has been made as to how the Lions will be using Kim Jae-yoon. Especially since they are currently in negotiation with Oh Seung-hwan who was the closer for the Lions last season. Many are speculating that Kim and Oh will probably work together for the 2024 season.
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