'ERA 14.88' Hanwha's Zimmermann to Remain in Bullpen: "Need to Develop Young Pitchers Like Hwang Jun-seo and Kang Geon-woo" [Suwon Field]

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Hanwha Eagles foreign pitcher Zimmermann (31) is expected to continue serving in the bullpen for the remainder of the season.

Kim Kyung-moon (68), Hanwha's manager, said ahead of the match against KT Wiz held at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 3rd regarding Zimmermann: "For now, we are considering him only for the bullpen." He added, "We plan to call up young left-handed pitchers like Hwang Jun-seo (21) and Kang Geon-woo when needed."

Zimmermann, who joined Hanwha in the second half as a replacement for Hernandez, was scoreless over four innings in his first game against LG on July 20 but showed extreme inconsistency in the following four games. On August 1 against KT, he allowed seven runs in four innings; on the 14th against Samsung Lions, six runs in five innings; on the 21st against LG Twins, seven runs in one-third of an inning; and on the 27th against SSG Landers, five runs in two and two-thirds innings.

He also appeared as a relief pitcher in the match against KT on the 2nd but struggled again, allowing one hit, one walk, and two earned runs in one-third of an inning. His season record stands at six games with three wins and three losses, an ERA of 14.88 (16⅓ innings pitched, 27 runs allowed, 27 earned runs).

When asked whether Hanwha plans to sign Boss, whose contract with Samsung Lions has ended, as a replacement for Zimmermann, Manager Kim Kyung-moon replied: "If we were competing for a spot in the postseason, it might be different, but I think we should focus on developing young players."

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