LG also captured left-handed bullpen Ham Deok-ju Free agent contract worth up to 3.8 billion won for 4 years

LG Twins Ham Deok-ju (right) and General Manager Cha Myeong-seok are taking a commemorative photo after completing their free agent contract on the 24th.

In addition to starting pitcher Lim Chan-gyu, the LG Twins succeeded in capturing left-handed reliever Ham Deok-ju (28).

LG announced on the 22nd that it signed a contract with FA Ham Deok-ju for a four-year contract period and a total of 3.8 billion won (down payment of 600 million won, annual salary of 1.4 billion won, and incentive of 1.8 billion won).

Ham Deok-ju began his professional career after being selected by the Doosan Bears with the 43rd pick in the 5th round of the 2013 rookie draft. Having established himself as Doosan's sure-to-win team since 2015, he wore the LG uniform through a trade with Yang Seok-hwan in 2021.

Ham Deok-ju, who was frequently absent due to injuries in 2021 and 2022, performed as expected this season.

He pitched in 57 games in the regular season, recording 4 wins, 4 saves, 16 holds, and an ERA of 1.62 in 55⅔ innings. He also pitched in 4 games in the Korean Series, earning 1 win and an ERA of 2.70 in 3⅓ innings. Ham Deok-ju was an essential player for LG to win the championship for the first time in 29 years.

Ham Deok-ju, who qualified as a free agent after the season, received a lot of attention, including a request for identity verification from the Major League, but ultimately remained at LG.

Ham Deok-ju said, “I feel relieved to be able to complete the contract before the end of the year. “The team achieved the best results this season, and I am happy that I was able to pitch without injury and help the team,” he said. “I felt happy that I was able to pitch in good health.” “I will do my best to help the team continue to be a strong team by staying consistent and not getting sick,” he said.

LG said, “Ham Deok-ju is a pitcher with a lot of experience, including national team experience. “He showed himself at his best as he regained his health this season, and played his part in the team’s sure-to-win group,” he said, adding, “I look forward to him being healthy and throwing for the team from the mound in the future.”


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