KIA feels the effect of Lee Ui-ri, sends four promising pitchers to Japan's 'NextBase' again: "Meaningful results in skill improvement achieved"

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KIA Tigers will send its squad of promising pitchers to Japan's specialized training facility "NextBase (NEXTBASE)" to improve their skills in preparation for future mound responsibilities.

KIA announced on the 22nd that it will dispatch a total of seven people, including players and coaching staff, to NextBase for short-term training from September 25 to October 13, spanning 19 days.

The dispatch list includes four next-generation pitchers highlighted by the club: Lee Do-hyun (21), Choi Yu-chan (18), Lee Song-chan (22), and Kim Chan-min (23). Training coaches and data analysis staff will accompany the players.

This training focuses on precisely analyzing the pitching form, body balance, strengths, and weaknesses of promising pitchers aiming to reach the first division, while establishing customized development plans for each player. The club plans to actively utilize NextBase's advanced biomechanical data analysis technology to derive scientific and sophisticated coaching solutions.

KIA signed a business cooperation agreement with NextBase in August, laying the foundation for building an advanced development system. Earlier in June, the club had already dispatched four players, including left-handed pitcher Lee Ui-ri (24), achieving clear results in skill improvement. Through this training, KIA intends to actively benchmark local advanced training manuals and integrate them into its Hyeopm Challenger Field second division development system to complete a systematic player management framework.

Sim Jae-hak, KIA president, stated, "We decided to dispatch these promising players to create opportunities for them to maximize their potential and take another step forward. Going forward, we will continue to invest unreservedly in systematic development to strengthen the club's sustainable competitiveness."

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