Ariel Furado (30), praised by KT manager Lee Kang-chul, the representative pitcher of the KBO League, will be the new ace for the Samsung Lions.

It is expected that his pitching style and Samsung's environment will be in perfect harmony.

Furado recorded 10-8 losses and 3.36 ERA for the Kiwoom Heroes in the 2024 season. He recorded 190 ⅓ innings (2nd), 169 strikeouts (4th), and ranks first in this category with 23 quality starts. He also had 13 quality starts+, which was the highest in the league.안전놀이터

Manager Lee Kang-chul said, "The harmony of the body's fastball and the outside change-up is fantastic for the right-handed batter," adding, "He is the best pitcher in the league who can play various sliders and high fastballs."

What's particularly noteworthy is Furado's ability to induce grounders. He ranked third in the league with 53.3 percent of grounders last year. This will be a great strength at Samsung Lions Park, where many home runs are produced. In fact, Furado showed strong performance with three wins, one loss and 2.91 ERA in five games at Lions Park in the 2023-24 season.

This is backed by the best defense in the league. During the 2024 season, Samsung ranked first in defense efficiency with 0.690, and had the fewest errors with 81. The encounter between the ability to induce ground balls and the iron wall defense is expected to maximize synergy.

After being acquired for a total of 1 million U.S. dollars (down payment of 300,000 dollars, annual salary of 700,000 dollars), Hurado recorded 10 no-decision matches last year. With Samsung's strong lineup, however, his team's luck will likely improve significantly.

In the 2025 season of Furado, which starts from a new nest, baseball fans are paying keen attention to what the best pitcher and the best defense will produce.
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