SSG mounts a stunning comeback from 9th place; three foreign players joined in just one month — "Level of restarting the season" [Incheon Field]

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SSG Landers is seeking to revitalize its atmosphere by sequentially replacing foreign players. Following Hatch in mid-June, pitchers Avila (both) and now a hitter have joined — three new foreign players in just one month. With the team currently stuck at 9th place, SSG is launching a dramatic second-half comeback as if restarting the season from scratch.

On the 16th, ahead of its first second-half game against KIA Tigers at Incheon SSG Landers Field, SSG announced it had signed blind hitter Bly Madris (30, USA) as an injury replacement for Erebia in a total contract worth $100,000.

Standing 185 cm tall and weighing 94 kg, the right-handed batter who bats left-handed can play both corner outfield and first base. After being selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 9th round (268th overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft, Madris made his major league debut in 2022. Over three seasons, he recorded 2 home runs, a .204 batting average, and an OPS of 0.559 across 72 games.

This season, playing for St. Louis Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, Madris appeared in 71 games, hitting 14 home runs with a .277 batting average and 0.908 OPS. In Triple-A overall, he has accumulated 73 home runs and a .350 on-base percentage.

Regarding Madris, SSG stated: "He is an offensive hitter equipped with strong power, contact ability, and plate discipline." The club added that Madris is scheduled to meet the team on the 17th. Through the club, Madris expressed: "I am honored to become a member of SSG Landers. I will adapt to the league and team as quickly as possible and inject vitality into our lineup."

Earlier, on the 8th, SSG signed right-handed pitcher Pedro Avila (29, Venezuela), who has experience in both MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), to a total contract worth $400,000 ($380,000 base salary + $20,000 option). Avila made his KBO League debut as the starting pitcher against KIA on that day.

This season, SSG initially assembled its foreign player roster with starting pitchers White and Veniziano, hitter Erebia, and Asia quota pitcher Takeda. However, White was first replaced by Longjiro, then later swapped out for Hatch, while Avila took Veniziano's place. After numerous twists and turns, the second half will begin with Hatch, Avila, Madris, and Takeda.

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