'Former MLB wins leader' 39-year-old LG Twins replacement foreign pitcher bids farewell: "Grateful for the wonderful memories and support → I will cherish them for a lifetime"

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Carlos Karasco (39), a foreign pitcher for the LG Twins who once held the Major League Baseball (MLB) wins leader title, delivered a heartfelt farewell message as he concluded his journey in Korea.

On the 23rd, Karasco took to his social media to say, "I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who supported my journey," leaving a lengthy message for fans, family, and his LG Twins teammates.

He revealed deep affection for the fans, stating, "The support of you all, who always cheered for me, believed in me, and showered me with overflowing love, was everything to me." He added, "I am grateful to my teammates for the wonderful memories, sweat, laughter, and solid backing they provided," noting, "I will cherish the friendship and bonds formed with the teammates who guided me to become a better player every day and stood by my side for a lifetime."

Karasco, a "father of many children" with three sons and two daughters, did not forget to express his gratitude toward his family, who served as a sturdy pillar during his life in a foreign land. He credited them, saying, "Without my family, who always stood by my side, supported and encouraged me, and pushed me to do my best, I would not be who I am today."

Karasco, who recorded 112 career wins in the Major Leagues and was the American League wins leader in 2017, donned the LG uniform in July as a replacement foreign player for Yacksel Rios (33). Starting with his debut on the KBO League mound against Jamsil Doosan on August 1, he posted a record of 6 wins and 3 losses with an ERA of 4.05 in 11 regular season games, contributing to LG's second-half standings battle.

On the postseason stage, his performance was like a roller coaster. In Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against Doosan, he earned the win with a quality start, allowing one run over six innings, proving the class of an MLB wins leader. However, in Game 3 of the Junior Playoffs against KIA, he left a regretful mark on his autumn baseball campaign by being removed early after allowing five runs (four earned) in 1⅓ innings.

The dignity of the veteran who had weathered many storms continued until the very last moment. Having completed a short but intense challenge on the Korean stage, Karasco bid farewell to this season with warm words of gratitude, saying, "I have finished another year and will continue to move forward."

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