A harsh rebuilding of heroes? I thought Cho Sang-woo was less lonely.
Is this a harsh rebuilding of heroes?
On the 8th, the Armed Forces Athletic Corps announced the list of applicants who passed the second round of document screening in 2024. Along with LG Twins Lee Jae-won and Lotte Giants Han Dong-hee, the most notable player is Kiwoom Heroes Kim Jae-woong (26). At this stage, Sangmu’s enlistment has not been confirmed. This is because a physical fitness test is conducted on the 20th.
However, Kiwoom decided to send Kim Jae-woong to the position of managing director in June. If he enlists in June, he will serve until December 2025, and will return neatly in 2026. Together with Ahn Woo-jin, who will be discharged after completing his service as a social worker in September 2025, he will return to the force in 2026.
As the number of injuries continued to increase, the retooling button was virtually pressed. It was a step forward from having Ahn Woo-jin, who collapsed in the first season without Lee Jeong-hoo (26, San Francisco Giants), begin with his military service. Since he is still 26 years old, it is worth aiming for the 2026 Nagoya-Aichi Asian Games, but the reality is that neither selection for the national team nor a gold medal can be guaranteed.
In addition, Kiwoom's Jo Sang-woo (30) returned this season after completing two years as a social worker. The strength of other parts is weak and cannot be calculated, but the bullpen, which has two starting closers, is the most competitive part. If Cho Sang-woo and Kim Jae-woong take charge of the 8th to 9th inning, Kiwoom can plan on pitching only until the 7th inning.
The two are also pitchers with ‘thick thighs’ who represent the KBO League beyond the team. Not to mention Jo Sang-woo, Kim Jae-woong's thighs are also quite strong. Jaewoong Kim's speed is in the low 140km range, but his vertical movement and rotation speed are good. He said the reason the ball is heavy is because of his lower body.
However, if Kim Jae-woong has to do military service anyway, the time when Jo Sang-woo returns may be the right time. In addition, if Ahn Woo-jin and Kim Jae-woong actually return together in 2026 after retooling by 2025, that in itself could become a driving force toward advancing to the postseason.
Anyway, one of the highlights of Kiwoom this year is episodes 8 and 9 of Jo Sang-woo and Kim Jae-woong. There is a big difference between providing fans with the advantage and strength of being able to use two closing pitchers and not being able to do so. If Kim Jae-woong leaves in June, someone will fill the gap in the 8th inning, but there may be a difference in stability.
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