I haven't even stepped on the Korean land yet, but I can't believe it's a contract cancellation... → But why would you rather be glad

*This content was translated by AI.

It's a bolt out of the blue. I haven't even stepped on the Korean stage yet, but I can't avoid canceling the contract. This is because a medical test found a problem. Still, it is rather fortunate that he discovered in advance that there is something wrong with his body when the season has not begun.

An SSG official said on the 12th, "Drew Berhagen (36) is undergoing an in-depth review after an issue was found during the medical process."

Berhagen is a resource recruited by SSG as a new foreign pitcher on the 6th of last month. At the time, SSG officially announced that it had signed a contract with Berghagen for a total of $900,000 (down payment of 50,000, annual salary of 750,000 and option 100,000).

It was a highly anticipated pitcher. Above all, the good physique conditions of 198cm and 104kg attracted attention. SSG expressed its expectations, saying, "We evaluate him as an aggressive pitcher who uses powerful fastballs and high-quality breaking balls that overwhelm the opponent at a large height." "The maximum speed is 155 kilometers and the average speed is 150 kilometers," he said. "I have the physical strength to maintain this pitch continuously."

The reason SSG recruited him was that he had good control and game management skills based on such strong pitching. SSG said at the time of recruiting Berghagen, "It has the sophistication to target the strike zone, and the calmness of playing without shaking even in crisis situations is a great strength," adding, "We expect to play many innings based on our rich MLB and NPB experiences and play a stable starting rotation."

But there was one very important procedure left, which was a medical test. At the time, SSG said, "We will finalize the recruitment process after completing Verhagen's medical check." As a result, abnormalities were found in the body.

An SSG official said, "It is difficult to disclose exactly what the problem is because it is currently under consideration," but added, "We are quickly considering negotiations with the target players who were on the same priority."

Usually, the club officially announces the contract with the player after passing a medical test. However, this time, as the holiday period in December was included, there was no hospital to conduct medical tests. Accordingly, they agreed to write the contract first and then proceed with the inspection, but abnormal signals were found. As a result, it should be considered that the contract has actually been canceled.

SSG will leave for Florida, USA, where most of its players are located, on the 23rd. The most ideal is to finalize a contract with another foreign pitcher before then, and that player joins the camp normally.

Thank God for SSG. If you get injured in an exhibition game or right after the opening or opening after the spring camp schedule, there will be no more frustration. It should be said that SSG conducted meticulous medical tests and discovered the abnormal parts of the player well. Of course, from the player's point of view, it can be said that it has provided an opportunity to treat bad parts. This is why it should be considered a relief.

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*This content was translated by AI.