After graduating from Seoul High School, Jang Hyun-sik, who wore an NC Dinos uniform as the ninth-ranked player in the first round of the 2013 rookie draft, clearly blossomed through the KIA trade in 2020.

Jang Hyun-sik became the hold king with a 3.29 ERA with one win, five losses and one save in 69 games in the 2021 season. He recorded two wins, three losses and one save and 19 holds in 54 games in the 2022 season, and slowed down to a 4.06 ERA with two wins, two losses and three saves and five holds in 56 games in the 2023 season.토토사이트

However, he played in 75 games, the most since his debut as a pro player, and posted five wins, four losses and 16 holds with an earned run average of 3.94, contributing significantly to Kia's overall win in seven years. He also played in all five games at Samsung and the Korean Series, recording zero earned run average with one hold. He has 32 wins, 36 losses and seven saves and 91 holds with an earned run average of 4.91 in a total of 437 games in the KBO.

"Jang Hyun-sik is an intermediate pitcher who has proven his outstanding pitching capability and control. He has demonstrated his value throughout this season. He is expected to greatly assist the club in running its bullpen pitcher lineup," LG said.

Jang Hyun-sik also said through the club, "Thank you to LG for the great opportunity. I sincerely thank the fans of KIA and NC who have sent me a lot of love," adding, "I will do my best to receive a lot of love from LG fans in the future. I will also work hard to contribute to producing the best performance with LG's good seniors and juniors."

The news of Kia's champion Madang Soe's transfer also brings great happiness to LG's teammates, who will work together starting next season. Outfielder Hong Chang-ki, infielder Moon Bo-kyung and catcher Park Dong-won, who are preparing for the 2024 WBSC Premier 12 in Taiwan starting from Friday, also learned the news.

Hong Chang-ki said, "I saw it through an article. We have a very good player on our team. I think it will help our team a lot. I hope he throws a lot to contribute to our team's victory," adding, "I really liked Hyun-sik's contribution when he was playing against the KIA. I think you will be able to see the effect of Jamsil Stadium. Fielders will help you a lot. When I go to Korea, I try to have time to meet them and say hello and talk to them."

Moon Bo-kyung also smiled, saying, "I've got a strong bullpen. I'll do my best in the background. I love it."

Park Dong-won, who worked with Jang at KIA in 2022, said, "I told him congratulations. There are a lot of stories on the Internet these days. I asked him if he was coming to LG as a joke, but he didn't look at his message (laughs). Then, I suddenly heard news of his contract. When asked if he signed a contract while diving, he said it was a surprise."

He said, "I really want Hyun-sik to throw well, so I want to hear that LG brought Hyun-sik well. I'm trying to help Hyun-sik adapt well."

Expectations are high on whether Jang Hyun-sik, who is highly anticipated, will be able to welcome LG's bullpen in the 2025 season.