CWS Peddy, a 'reverse export myth,' lives with memories. "Time with NC is always the best memory."

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Eric Peddy (30, Chicago White Sox), who left the Major League Baseball (MLB) with a strong impact for a short period of time and succeeded, met his former team NC Dinos again.

NC played a warm-up match against the White Sox at Glendale Camelback Ranch in Arizona on the 2nd (Korea Standard Time). The result of the game was 0-9 defeat, but I was able to meet a welcome face.

Peddy, a prospect who was drafted 18th overall in the first round of the Washington Nationals in 2014, made his big league debut in 2017 and wore an NC uniform in 2023 without leaving a clear mark.

He performed sensationally. He played 180 ⅓ innings in 30 games, achieving a triple crown for pitchers with 20-6-209 strikeouts and an ERA of 2.00, and won the KBO defensive award and the MVP award after the Golden Glove.

I had no choice but to say goodbye after a short meeting. The White Sox signed a two-year, $15 million contract and took Pedi. Peddy, who became a completely different pitcher in Korea, moved to the St. Louis Cardinals in a triangular trade that year, but became a pitcher that the big leagues are paying attention to with 9 wins, 9 losses, 154 strikeouts, and ERA 3.30.

Peddy, who fell into a severe slump until early and mid-season last year, eventually moved to the Atlanta Braves through a trade, but was released after playing only five games and headed to Milwaukee. He became a bullpen pitcher in seven games, rebounded with one loss and ERA 3.38, and later became a free agent (FA).

NC approached Peddy to sign him, but Peddy chose to continue his challenge in MLB. It was the White Sox again. It completed a one-year contract of 1.5 million dollars (about 2.2 billion won). Unlike two years ago, he is not in a situation where he can be guaranteed a starting position, but he has taken the mound once in an exhibition game and walked one and struck out two in two innings, raising expectations.

He did not take the mound on the day, but Peddy approached the NC squad. According to the club, he said, "I'm really happy to meet my old friends and colleagues again after a long time," adding, "Facing faces here in the United States, which were hard to see often after leaving Korea, makes me feel new and smile naturally. "The time I spent with NC has always remained my best memory," he said.

"Even after leaving the team, I'm checking the Dinos' game results every day through a dedicated app and looking for highlight videos to cheer for them. "I'm away from him, but I'm always with the Dinos in my heart," he said.

Finally, Peddy said, "I sincerely hope that all players will play healthy this season without injury. As a fellow and fan of the Dinos forever, I will continue to support the Dinos' victory from a distance," he said, expressing his extraordinary affection for NC.

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