*This content was translated by AI.
In 8 games over 13 2/3 innings, he allowed just one run, with an ERA of only 0.66. Ko Woo-seok (28), who proved the Double-A level was too narrow for him, is now heading to Triple-A.
According to the official Minor League Baseball (MiLB) website, MiLB.com, on the 9th (Korean time), Ko Woo-seok was called up from the Double-A Erie SeaWolves, a Detroit Tigers affiliate, and moved to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.
After pitching six consecutive scoreless games in Double-A, Ko Woo-seok allowed his first home run and first run of the season but still secured a save. On the 4th, he again pitched a scoreless inning, earning his second save of the season.
His pitching was overwhelmingly dominant for Double-A alone. His batting average against was 0.109, and his walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) was 0.51, showcasing elite performance. Previously, Ko Woo-seok began his minor league career in Triple-A, where he posted impressive numbers in 10 games, 15 innings, with 1 loss, 2 saves, 1 hold, and an ERA of 2.40.
Ultimately, he received the call from Toledo. If he continues this level of performance in Triple-A, he may finally realize his dream of a Big League call-up, which has been unfulfilled for the past two seasons.
Ko Woo-seok, who served as a closer for the LG Twins and won the saves champion title, accumulated 139 career saves over seven seasons, establishing himself as one of the league's top closers. After the 2023 season, he signed a 2+1-year contract worth up to $7 million (approximately 10.3 billion won) with the San Diego Padres through the posting system.
He boarded the flight to the U.S. while still recovering from injuries and not in peak physical condition, a factor that led to disappointing results. Although he traveled to Korea to participate in the MLB Seoul Series ahead of his first season, he ultimately received notification to report to the minors and has not been registered on a Big League roster since.
In May of that year, he was traded to the Miami Marlins in a 1-for-4 deal to acquire Luis Arroyo, a former batting champion from the San Francisco Giants. Even after the move, he continued to play only in the minors, finishing his first season with a 4-3 record, 3 saves, 1 hold, and an ERA of 6.54 in 44 minor league games.
Last year, after being released, he signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers and showed improvement over his first season by increasing his pitching velocity, though he still did not receive a Big League call-up. He recorded 2 wins, 1 loss, 3 saves, and 3 holds in 32 games, with an ERA of 4.46.
Recently, LG Twins General Manager Cha Myeong-seok traveled to the U.S. personally to meet with Ko Woo-seok. However, Ko expressed his desire to continue challenging himself. Having now received contact from Toledo, it appears every game will become a moment of proof.
<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>
*This content was translated by AI.
