"Ahn Woo-jin, it's up to 157km."→Pain after the game is the most important thing," Kiwoom Command Kiwoom revealed how to use it later.

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Kiwoom Heroes' right-hander ace Ahn Woo-jin (27) returns to the mound after passing through a long rehabilitation tunnel. Kiwoom coach Seol Jong-jin (53) cited "the presence or absence of pain" rather than "restraint" as the key to his return match.

Coach Seol Jong-jin told reporters ahead of the Lotte Giants match at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 12th that Ahn Woo-jin's plan to take the mound was detailed. Ahn Woo-jin will play one inning as scheduled, and the maximum number of pitches will be limited to 30 pitches.

Coach Seol said, "As a result of playing live pitching, my condition was very good, and most of all, I was encouraged that there was no pain," adding, "I was diagnosed with no difficulty in the hospital, so I set the schedule." I said hello lightly ahead of today's game, and I had a good expression.

Ahn Woo-jin's ball power is already on track to the extent that the hiatus is overshadowed. According to coach Seol, Ahn Woo-jin recently threw a fastball of up to 157 kilometers in bullpen pitching. Considering live pitching and other factors, it is evaluated that it has risen to 80-90% of its peak.

However, Kiwoom is pushing for Ahn Woo-jin's return under thorough management. Coach Seol said, "We will check our bodies again after today's game, and decide whether to throw one more inning or two innings."

The key is the reaction after the actual pitching. Coach Seol said, "It's most important not to have pain," adding, "It's a rest day tomorrow after today's game because the intensity of throwing a batter is different, and I'll consult with the training part while moving and confirm the future schedule."

Kiwoom plans not to overdo it until Ahn Woo-jin fully settles in the starting rotation. After Ahn Woo-jin steps down on this day, Bae Dong-hyun will operate a "1+1 strategy" to take over the mound. After that, if he is in a physical condition to throw about four innings by gradually increasing the number of innings, he plans to divide the role with Bae Dong-hyun.

Coach Seol said, "I wanted to speed up my return just because I was in good shape, but I also tend to slow down by proceeding according to the club's program," adding, "I expect Ace's return to create good synergy for both batters and pitchers."

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