Hanwha Kingham, who has changed the name of “I am in perfect condition”, pledges to promote this season[SS인터뷰]

[거제=스포츠서울 최민우 기자] The name was also changed to reflect the will of a new start. When he joined SK last year, he signed a contract for a total of 900,000 dollars. It was evaluated as having a fast ball reaching a maximum speed of 154 km, which is 196 cm tall. Due to the size of the contract and the scouts’ favorable reception, it received a lot of attention. However, after the start of the season, the team left the team with a right elbow injury in two games. Even the stigma of coming to Korea for medical tourism was stamped. After returning to the United States, he devoted himself to rehabilitation, and joined Hanwha in a healthy shape. Nick Kingham, 29, began quenching to lead Hanwha’s emergency.

Hanwha’s Nick Kingham (center) is training at the spring camp held in Geoje Sub-Chung Sports Town on the 2nd. Geoje | Reporter Choi Seung-seop [email protected]

Kingham greeted the reporters with a bright smile, saying, “It’s nice to meet you again” in an interview after completing the morning training held at Geoje Sub-Chung Sports Town on the 2nd. Afterwards, he confidently answered the question about his physical condition, saying, “I am in 100% condition now.” “I didn’t exercise much during the self-help period, so I need time to improve my condition. However, I am healthy with no pain. This is currently the most satisfying part. It is important to stay healthy throughout the season,” he said. The cold weather can put strain on the operated shoulder. Regarding this, Kingham said, “We have been constantly checking. Personally, I have been conducting recovery training. I will do everything I can,” he said.

Hanwha Choi Jaehoon. Provided|Hanwha

Catcher Choi Jae-hoon, who has to match the battery breath, has high expectations. As soon as I heard the news that I had signed a contract, I looked for the video. Choi Jae-hoon said, “Kingham has good strength and good control at the tip of the ball,” and evaluated that Kingham seems to have recovered the ball. He also contacted Lee Jae-won, who worked with Kingham in SK, for advice. Jaewon Lee pointed to Jaehoon Choi, “If only the body is not sick, I will throw a good ball.” It is Kingham who must erase the question mark about health. Jaehun Choi said, “I will seek ways to maximize the strengths through more communication during the camp. If you are in good shape enough, you will throw a good ball.”

The selection of foreign players who will be responsible for the season’s performance is very important to the club. Selecting a player with a history of injuries is both an adventure and a challenge. Nevertheless, Hanwha chose Kingham. Kingham said, “Thank you to the Hanwha club for the opportunity. It’s a short period of time, but after seeing my play, I suggested a contract. Thank you very much,” he smiled brightly. I wonder if Kingham, who took a chance again, will lead Hanwha’s flight.
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