Pro Baseball KT So Hyeong-jun, will he return this season? Resuming pitching training

Pro Baseball KT So Hyeong-jun, will he return this season? Resuming pitching training

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KT Wiz's homegrown starting pitcher So Hyeong-jun (22) has started pitching training again with the goal of returning this season.

The KT team said on the 22nd, "So Hyeong-jun resumed formal pitching training on the 17th by throwing 20 pitches in the bullpen at Jeonbuk Iksan Stadium, and on the 21st, he threw 30 pitches." They added, "He mainly pitched fastballs, and his speed was not measured."

KT manager Lee Kang-cheol said ahead of the 2024 professional baseball home game against Kiwoom Heroes at Suwon KT Wiz Park, "So Hyeong-jun seems to have a strong will to return this season," and added, "We are just watching for now."

He continued, "If he returns, even if it's late, it will be a great help to the team's strength," adding, "It would be perfect if he returns around mid-September."

So Hyeong-jun underwent elbow ligament reconstruction surgery in 커뮤니티 May of last year and focused on recovery and rehabilitation, and began pitching in the Futures League at the end of May.

However, after pitching for the Lotte Giants 2nd team and Futures League on June 7, he felt pain in his elbow again.

A detailed examination revealed damage to the outer flexor muscles of the right elbow.

So Hyeong-jun took a break for about two months after halting all return schedules, but returned to the game early this month.

Manager Lee Kang-cheol said, "Even if So Hyeong-jun returns next month, he won't be able to pitch long innings," adding, "However, wouldn't it be better for the player to check his physical condition by playing in official games in preparation for next season?"