'$50,000 → $30,000 → $100,000' Jump, Samsung's Aukerlin Contract Extended Again Until July 16 [Daegu Field]

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Samsung Lions' replacement foreign pitcher Jack Aukerlin (26, Australia) has had his contract extended once again. The amount has increased significantly compared to the previous two contract extensions.

On the 29th, ahead of the game against Doosan Bears held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, the Samsung organization announced, "We are extending the contract with foreign pitcher Aukerlin once again. We have decided to extend Aukerlin's contract, who has been posting stable results, until July 16, under the condition of $100,000 (approximately 150 million won)."

Left-handed Aukerlin was signed as a replacement foreign player for Matt Manning, who was out for the season due to an acute elbow ligament tear at the end of February. On March 16, he signed a six-week contract with Samsung for a total of $50,000 (approximately 75 million won). Later, at the end of April, he extended his contract once more until May 31 for $30,000 (approximately 45 million won).

He has started in 10 games this season, recording 4 wins, 2 losses, and an ERA of 3.68. In particular, since the game against Kiwoom Heroes on the 5th, he has gone on a four-game winning streak, contributing to maintaining the team's top position.

After the contract extension, Aukerlin conveyed his thoughts through the organization, saying, "I am happy that the team's performance is good. I want to continue to help the team."

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