KIA Tigers new foreign pitcher Crow
New foreign pitchers Will Crowe and James Nail of the professional baseball KIA Tigers made their first live pitching of spring camp.
KIA said on the 17th, “Crow and Nail made their first live pitching during spring camp training held at Narrabunda Ball Park in Canberra, Australia.”
Crow threw 33 balls using a mix of four-seamers, two-seamers, sliders, curveballs, changeups, and sweepers.
Nail filled 25 balls with a sinker, cutter, sweeper, and changeup.
KIA said, “Both Crow and Nail completed a total of 25 pitches with a maximum speed of 148 km/h. Both players recorded a maximum speed of 148 km/h.”
Crow said, “I am satisfied that I threw well as I prepared. I focused on the pitching rhythm and release point for each pitch on the mound,” and added, “I am currently improving my condition step by step. I will prepare well to maintain my best condition for the opening of the season. “he said.
Crow, who debuted in the American professional baseball major league in the 2020 season, wore the uniform of the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates for four seasons and achieved a total of 94 games (29 starts), 10 wins, 21 losses, 16 holds, 5 saves, and an ERA of 5.30.
In the 2021 season, he took over Pittsburgh’s rotation and started 25 games, leaving a record of 4 wins, 8 losses, and an average ERA of 5.48.
In the 2023 season, he appeared in relief in 5 games and pitched 9⅔ innings, recording an ERA of 4.66.
His career records in the minor league are 21 wins, 16 losses, 1 hold, 75 games (59 starts) over 5 seasons, and an ERA of 4.01.
KIA Tigers new foreign pitcher nail
Nail said, “It was my first pitch against a batter this year, so I threw it with concentration. I threw it paying attention to control of fast balls and breaking balls, and all pitches went well into the strike zone, so it was a satisfactory pitch overall.” “I plan to increase my stamina even more,” he said.
Nail pitched in a total of 17 games in the major leagues, leaving with no wins or losses, one hold, and an ERA of 7.40.
In Triple A, he appeared in 155 games (35 as a starter) and recorded 27 wins, 17 losses, 3 saves, 20 holds, and an ERA of 4.15.
Both Crow and Nail are key resources responsible for KIA’s mound in the 2024 season.
Pitching coach Jeong Jae-hoon, who watched the live pitching, said, “In today’s pitching, we checked pitches in various situations, including set positions. Both players are steadily improving their physical condition,” and added, “If they handle the camp schedule well as they are now, they will enter the season in good condition. “I expected that.” 섯다