How good is Samsung's Fedek? → "More stable than Fonse," "Extremely diverse pitch repertoire" — praised by legendary managers

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'Just how good of a pitcher is he...'

Despite having pitched only one game, praise has poured in. This is the story of Samsung Lions' new foreign player Chris Fedek (30).

On the 18th, in a game against the Daegu Lotte Giants, Fedek secured his debut victory by pitching six scoreless innings with just one hit allowed, one walk, and seven strikeouts. He threw 85 pitches, mixing a fastball reaching up to 94 mph (152 km/h) with various breaking balls. He is a right-handed pitcher who has recorded 32 wins (43 losses) in 132 major league games (119 starts).

Ahead of the KT Wiz-Doosan Bears game held on the 21st at Suwon KT Wiz Park, Fedek emerged as the topic of conversation during interviews with both teams' managers. Coincidentally, KT manager Lee Kang-cheol (60) and Doosan manager Kim Won-hyung (54) are former legendary pitchers who have accumulated 152 wins and 134 wins respectively in their KBO careers.

Manager Lee Kang-cheol, who watched Fedek's pitching via video, said, "He is much more stable than a player like Fonse (32, formerly of Hanwha Eagles). While others rely on power, Fedek throws with great stability and grace."

Manager Kim Won-hyung also stated, "I saw highlights, but the variety of pitches he threw after two strikes was truly impressive. He used curves, sweepers, sliders, cutters, changeups, and many other types of pitches that could even be used as off-speed offerings. It is not easy for a player with his career experience to possess such diversity."

Right away, Doosan will face two new foreign pitchers from Samsung this weekend. Samsung plans to start Fedek, along with 26-year-old Won Tae-in and 34-year-old Austin Bos, in a three-game series against Doosan from the 24th to the 26th at Jamsil Stadium. Manager Kim Won-hyung said, "Baseball is all about matchups... I need to see him throw at least once."

Samsung is also a rival team competing for first place with KT. KT has climbed to second place, trailing the top-ranked Samsung by 2.5 games after a recent seven-game winning streak.

Manager Lee Kang-cheol expressed caution, saying, "We are currently behind Samsung this year with a record of three wins and eight losses. However, Samsung is getting even better."

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