LG Twins Jeong Chan-heon Enjoys Career Resurgence

LG Twins Jeong Chan-heon had a 12-year gap between his first win in the KBO and his second as the starting pitcher. However, it only took him eight days to earn his third win as the Twins’ starter.

Last Thursday, the Twins routed Samsung Lions, 11-0. Jeong contributed seven shutout innings and had a career-best 11 strikeouts.

The Twins drafted him in 2008 and began his rookie year as a starting pitcher. He achieved his first win on May 20, 2008.

However, he lost eleven straight games. As a result, he also lost his position in the starting rotation. He stayed in the bullpen until this season when Twins manager Ryu Joong-il decided to expand his starting position.

Second Chance of LG Twins Jeong Chan-heon

Manager Ryu gave Jeong a second chance as a starter this year. He got his first win of the 2020 KBO season on May 27. Also, Jeong won two starts in a row for the first time last Thursday. At present, he is 2-1 with an ERA of 3.52, according to sports wagering reports.

Based on online gaming news archives, Jeong suffered several injuries throughout the years. He missed more than a year after undergoing neck surgery. In 2019, he missed half the season due to a back injury.

He was only 18-years-old when he became a starter in the KBO. Also, he was ended up in the bullpen when he was still young. He didn’t think he would be back in the starting rotation again.

Jeong used to throw over 150 kph fastballs in the past. However, he now relies on pitch sequencing. Against the Samsung Lions, he threw five different pitches. His fastest fastball was at 144 kilometers per hour.

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