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Carlos KARA SCO (39), a veteran right-handed pitcher from Venezuela with 112 career wins in Major League Baseball (MLB), has unexpectedly joined the KBO League wearing an LG Twins uniform, prompting deep respect and praise from Venezuelan media for his new challenge.
Venezuelan specialty outlet "El Emergente" prominently covered the news of KARA SCO's move to Korea on the 25th (Korean time), highlighting his sincerity in choosing the KBO League at age 39 after leaving a significant mark in the big leagues.
The outlet stated, "In fact, KARA SCO's MLB career might have already come to an end. Yet he chose not an ending but a new challenge." It continued, "Some may wonder why he went to Korea or what more he aims to achieve. But the answer is clear: He simply loves his profession and wants to enjoy baseball until his final moment," offering heartfelt tribute.
KARA SCO is a legendary pitcher who made history in Venezuelan baseball. Over 17 career seasons, he guarded the big league mound and earned the title of "the longest-tenured Venezuelan pitcher in MLB history." This record remains unmatched even by Venezuela's superstars such as Felix Hernandez, Freddy Garcia, and Francisco Rodriguez.
Known for both his skill and charitable deeds, KARA SCO is affectionately nicknamed "Cookie," a slight variation of his name. However, his baseball journey was far from sweet. He endured hardships after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2012 and faced despair when diagnosed with leukemia (blood cancer) in 2019, the year he blossomed as Cleveland's ace.
Yet, through indomitable will, he overcame blood cancer, returned to the mound, and was named "MLB Comeback Player of the Year." Furthermore, his consistent hospital volunteer work and social contribution efforts were recognized, leading him to receive the 2019 Major League Baseball's most prestigious "Roberto Clemente Award," cementing his status as an "icon of human victory" who embodies both talent and character.
With a chest full of accolades including 112 career wins, 1,703 strikeouts, and the 2017 American League wins title (18 wins), KARA SCO now begins a new chapter in his baseball life on the Seoul Jamsil mound. Having set foot in Korea on the 24th, he is expected to make his first start in early August. Within the domestic baseball community, it is widely believed that KARA SCO came to Korea to secure stable starting opportunities.
Finally, El Emergente added, "We applaud KARA SCO's great challenge — a runner who keeps going not for money or fame, but because he loves the moment of throwing the ball on the mound," extending messages of support for his "last dance" in Korea as a hero from his homeland.
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