'With' KIA foreign investor Ace Adam Oller! Aiming for 12 wins, he sent a coffee truck to the second division on his scheduled starting day.

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The dignity of the foreign ace shone even off the mound. On an important starting day when the team's winning streak and his personal 12th win were at stake, Adam Oller (32) surprised the Futures League (second division) squad with a special gift.

According to KIA, Oller sent a coffee truck as a gift to Hampyeong Challenger Field, where the Futures League squad played their match on the 22nd. Although it was easy to focus solely on personal routines on the day of his scheduled start ahead of the matchup against Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome that day, Oller quietly showed care for his second division teammates who were sweating hard and the on-site staff, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

This coffee truck also drew attention with its special design and cheerful message. Park Jae-hyung, Oller's dedicated interpreter who is often interested in design, personally participated in the design work. Interpreter Park incorporated elements from popular anime series that Oller usually enjoys, such as 'One Piece' and 'Naruto,' and engraved a witty phrase on the side of the coffee truck that parodied an anime line: "Drink this and become my pitcher," bringing great laughter to the squad.

Through the club, Oller said, "I received much help from officials, coaching staff, and players when training in Hampyeong last year and this year," and conveyed his warm sincerity by adding, "This is a small encouragement for the Futures League, which is responsible for the team's future, and a gift sent as a fellow player."

The reaction of the Futures League squad that received the gift was also enthusiastic. Ahead of their Futures League match against Samsung Lions at Hampyeong at 7 p.m. that day (starting pitcher Kim Si-hoon), the squad expressed deep gratitude for the ace's thoughtful gesture.

Infielder Byun Woo-hyeok said, "Oller's surprise coffee truck gave the Futures League squad great strength. We received special encouragement in this hot weather and will play today's match with even more energy." Pitcher Lee Do-hyun also responded, "I heard Oller is starting for the first division team today, so it gives me strength that he even cares for the Futures League squad. Let's do our best in today's game, and I hope Oller has a good result as well."

Just as his warm heart is evident, his presence on the mound is equally substantial. With 11 wins and 8 losses and an ERA of 3.15 this season, serving as a solid pillar of the starting rotation, Oller took the mound at Gocheok today to lead the team's seven-game winning streak and chase his 12th win of the season. The synergy with the lineup, which hit two home runs the previous day to showcase its power, is also drawing expectations.

His record against opponents is also favorable. This season, he appeared in one game against Kiwoom, recording one win without a loss and an ERA of 1.50, displaying exceptional performance. On June 23 at Gocheok against Kiwoom, he pitched six innings allowing four hits, issuing one walk, striking out six batters, and giving up only one run to secure the victory.

It remains to be seen whether 'top-tier foreign investor' Oller, who possesses both skill and character, can lead the team's winning streak on the mound with the strong support of the Futures League squad behind him.

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