He delivered an overwhelming pitch without a strong fastball. Along with the long-haired ace, he predicted a powerful one-two punch this year as well.
Adam Plutko pitched 5 scoreless innings in the final match against SSG Landers at Jamsil Stadium on the 28th.
Against the ‘defending champion’ SSG, which is lined with tricky hitters such as Choo Shin-soo, Choi Jeong, and Hanyu-seom, he did not allow a single hit. He also struck out against Park Seong-han (2), Choo Shin-soo, Choi Ji-hoon and Hanyu Island (1). If it wasn’t for the walk he gave to Choo Shin-soo in the 4th inning, it would have been 5 innings perfect.
On this day, LG unfortunately lost 0-1. In particular, it was painful that Pil Seung-jo and Jung Woo-young gave up a run. Still, Plutko’s three consecutive good fights are comforting. The average ERA in the demonstration games was 0.75. He gave up only one run in 12 innings in three games.
He threw a fastball (25 pitches) of up to 146 km, a cutter (14 pitches), a changeup (9 pitches), a slider (8 pitches), and a curveball (5 pitches). It was as LG coach Yeom Kyung-yeop praised him before the game, saying, “With the influence of Kelly, my repertoire has diversified this year. My use of changeup has increased, and I try to throw various types of pitches.”
After the game, Plutko said, “Today’s overall pitching was good. I’m satisfied with the last demonstration game.”
He then emphasized his chemistry with his new partner Park Dong-won. Plutko said, “The fielders’ wonderful defense and catcher Park Dong-won helped. In particular, it was encouraging that Park Dong-won and the way the game was run matched.”
“Today’s game was to check ‘Am I ready for the season before the season?’. I’m ready. I’m very excited for the upcoming season.”스포츠토토
Plutko said, “We will show our best for the fans at the baseball field every day. (This year) we will become champions and repay the fans.”
He emphasized, “I want to quickly meet the fans who fill the Jamsil baseball field and cheer me on. LG fighting, let’s go!”