The record was recorded as ‘maximum 140km’. AG National Team’s left-handed ace finally returns… 2nd team appearance on the 16th  Return to the 1st team next week   National team call-up on the 23rd

NC pitcher Koo Chang-mo finally takes the mound in action. If there are no problems after appearing in the second team, he will return to the first team next week 스포츠토토. They must show good physical condition ahead of the Asian Games national team call-up on the 23rd.   

Koo Chang-mo conducted live pitching at Masan Stadium on the 13th, throwing two sets of 15 pitches each and recording a total of 30 pitches. He threw 17 fastballs, 6 forkballs, 5 sliders, and 2 curveballs. The highest speed of his fastball was 140km. 

It was the first live pitching for Koo Chang-mo, who had improved his condition through bullpen pitching. NC coach Kang In-kwon said, “I plan to pitch about one inning for the C team (2nd team) this Saturday (16th). If there are no inconveniences or problems then, I plan to move him up to the N team as a bullpen next week.” 

He then said, “I talked to him after he pitched, and he said he was good. It’s true that I’m worried, but he said he’s okay, so I’m going to watch him during the game.” 

Koo Chang-mo, who finished the live pitching, said, “This was my first live pitching since my injury, so it’s been a while since I stepped on the mound. There were no major problems with my arm, and I felt good overall. It was a time to check the breaking ball and set position. The velocity is gradually increasing, and the pitching position is looking forward to the future.” “I have confidence that I will improve as I play,” he said. 

Will there be any problems participating in the Asian Games national team? Koo Chang-mo said, “I don’t think the Asian Games are something I can decide, so I want to do everything I can in the given position. I want to prepare well until the end and repay the team for the long absence. I am disappointed in those who trusted and waited for me. “I will play healthy and confidently so as not to give up,” he said. 

Koo Chang-mo started against LG on June 2, but faced only one batter and was voluntarily replaced due to a left arm injury. After a subsequent hospital examination, he was diagnosed with microdamage to his forearm flexors. After a subsequent re-examination, he was found to have a stress fracture of the ulna in his left arm, and he entered long-term rehabilitation. The pain was in a different area than the ulnar stress fracture site for which he had surgery in 2021.

He underwent three months of rehabilitation and began pitching in the bullpen from the 5th. The number of bullpen pitches increased every two days. On the 9th, he threw 50 balls and even conducted live pitching that day. 

Koo Chang-mo recorded 1 win, 3 losses, and an average ERA of 3.26 in 9 games this season. Koo Chang-mo, who is healthy, is one of the best left-handed pitchers in the league. He is an absolutely essential force for both NC, which is competing for second place, and the national team, which is aiming for the gold medal. 

NC pitcher Koo Chang-mo finally takes the mound in action. If there are no problems after appearing in the second team, he will return to the first team next week 스포츠토토. They must show good physical condition ahead of the Asian Games national team call-up on the 23rd.    Koo Chang-mo conducted live pitching at Masan Stadium on…