The professional baseball game between KIA and SSG held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the afternoon of the 13th. SSG starting pitcher Shirakawa is coming in after finishing the first inning. Incheon = Reporter Jeong Si-jong capa@edaily.co.kr /2024.06.13.
Japanese pitcher Keisho Shirakawa (23, SSG Landers), who was signed on a short-term 6-week contract, will be leaving the team ‘as scheduled’.
The SSG club announced on the 2nd that they had decided to terminate the contract of injured replacement player Shirakawa. Shirakawa, who was brought in on May 22nd as a replacement for Roenis Elias, who was out due to an oblique injury, had a contract expiring on the 4th. There was talk of the possibility of a formal contract conversion, but SSG chose Elias.
SSG added, “We checked Elias’ physical condition and skills. We judged that he has more competitiveness in strengthening the starting lineup in the second half, with the advantage of a left-handed pitcher and his abundant starting experience.” Elias pitched 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run in his second appearance in the minor league after recovering from injury. He showed off his health with a 150 km/h fastball.
The professional baseball game between KIA and SSG held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the afternoon of the 13th. SSG starting pitcher Shirakawa is throwing the ball powerfully. Incheon = Reporter Jeong Si-jong capa@edaily.co.kr /2024.06.13.
▶Opinions divided by 1 vote
SSG has been repeatedly arguing over Shirakawa’s future. The same goes for SSG coach Lee Soong-yong. According to a club official, the internal ‘Shirakawa VS Elias’ vote was also close. Elias was ahead by one vote in the first-team coaching staff vote, and there was no clear winner in the front-line votes including the team leaders of each division. Elias won by a narrow margin in the comprehensive vote.
SSG concluded on the afternoon of the 1st that they would be with Elias. And on the morning of the 2nd, they informed Shirakawa of the details. Shirakawa, who accompanied the Changwon away team, said, “(Playing in several games wearing the SSG uniform) as a starting pitcher was a great help,” and “I am grateful to the players and fans who treated me warmly. It is an unforgettable memory.”
The 2024 KBO League professional baseball game between Doosan Bears and SSG Landers was held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the afternoon of the 30th. With only one out left in the bottom of the 9th inning, Shirakawa is sitting in the dugout and clapping. Jamsil = Reporter Kim Min-gyu mgkim1@edaily.co.kr /2024.06.30/
▶Why are there no additional appearances?
Originally, SSG planned to have Shirakawa on the mound against NC in Changwon. There was talk of him starting on the 3rd, or maybe playing in the bullpen on the 2nd. However, the contract will be terminated without any additional appearances. A club official said, “We decided to end the contract, but we decided that playing in the game might not be appropriate (in many ways).” This is the first case of a replacement foreign player in the KBO League. Shirakawa, who was the 7th Japanese pitcher (excluding Koreans in Japan) in history, will leave the SSG uniform with a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and an ERA of 5.09.
In addition, the NC game on the 3rd, which was Shirakawa’s turn, has been changed to ‘Elias’s first-team comeback game’. SSG is expected to play the Changwon 3-game series in the order of Song Young-jin, Elias, and Kim Kwang-hyun. Shirakawa will not leave the team right away. Since his contract ends on the 4th, he is expected to play the last 3-game series of the first half of the season with the SSG players.
Shirakawa being interviewed as the MVP of the Incheon KIA match on the 13th of last month. Provided by SSG
▶The possibility of greeting the home fans
This season, the KBO League will enter a short break from the 5th. Coincidentally, Shirakawa’s contract will end during the away game in Changwon, so he will not have a chance to greet the Incheon home fans. Furthermore, there is talk of him possibly transferring to the KBO League as a replacement player. There is a question mark over his future plans. There is also a good chance that he will return to Japan immediately.
SSG plans to hold a final farewell to Incheon home fans if Shirakawa’s circumstances allow. SSG will begin the second half of the season with a three-game home series against the Lotte Giants starting on the 9th. A club official said, “We are keeping all possibilities open.”
Reporter Bae Jung-hyun bjh1025@edaily.co.kr
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The professional baseball game between KIA and SSG held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the afternoon of the 13th. SSG starting pitcher Shirakawa is coming in after finishing the first inning. Incheon = Reporter Jeong Si-jong capa@edaily.co.kr /2024.06.13.
Japanese pitcher Keisho Shirakawa (23, SSG Landers), who was signed on a short-term 6-week contract, will be leaving the team ‘as scheduled’.
The SSG club announced on the 2nd that they had decided to terminate the contract of injured replacement player Shirakawa. Shirakawa, who was brought in on May 22nd as a replacement for Roenis Elias, who was out due to an oblique injury, had a contract expiring on the 4th. There was talk of the possibility of a formal contract conversion, but SSG chose Elias.
SSG added, “We checked Elias’ physical condition and skills. We judged that he has more competitiveness in strengthening the starting lineup in the second half, with the advantage of a left-handed pitcher and his abundant starting experience.” Elias pitched 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run in his second appearance in the minor league after recovering from injury. He showed off his health with a 150 km/h fastball.
The professional baseball game between KIA and SSG held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the afternoon of the 13th. SSG starting pitcher Shirakawa is throwing the ball powerfully. Incheon = Reporter Jeong Si-jong capa@edaily.co.kr /2024.06.13.
▶Opinions divided by 1 vote
SSG has been repeatedly arguing over Shirakawa’s future. The same goes for SSG coach Lee Soong-yong. According to a club official, the internal ‘Shirakawa VS Elias’ vote was also close. Elias was ahead by one vote in the first-team coaching staff vote, and there was no clear winner in the front-line votes including the team leaders of each division. Elias won by a narrow margin in the comprehensive vote.
SSG concluded on the afternoon of the 1st that they would be with Elias. And on the morning of the 2nd, they informed Shirakawa of the details. Shirakawa, who accompanied the Changwon away team, said, “(Playing in several games wearing the SSG uniform) as a starting pitcher was a great help,” and “I am grateful to the players and fans who treated me warmly. It is an unforgettable memory.”
The 2024 KBO League professional baseball game between Doosan Bears and SSG Landers was held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the afternoon of the 30th. With only one out left in the bottom of the 9th inning, Shirakawa is sitting in the dugout and clapping. Jamsil = Reporter Kim Min-gyu mgkim1@edaily.co.kr /2024.06.30/
▶Why are there no additional appearances?
Originally, SSG planned to have Shirakawa on the mound against NC in Changwon. There was talk of him starting on the 3rd, or maybe playing in the bullpen on the 2nd. However, the contract will be terminated without any additional appearances. A club official said, “We decided to end the contract, but we decided that playing in the game might not be appropriate (in many ways).” This is the first case of a replacement foreign player in the KBO League. Shirakawa, who was the 7th Japanese pitcher (excluding Koreans in Japan) in history, will leave the SSG uniform with a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and an ERA of 5.09.
In addition, the NC game on the 3rd, which was Shirakawa’s turn, has been changed to ‘Elias’s first-team comeback game’. SSG is expected to play the Changwon 3-game series in the order of Song Young-jin, Elias, and Kim Kwang-hyun. Shirakawa will not leave the team right away. Since his contract ends on the 4th, he is expected to play the last 3-game series of the first half of the season with the SSG players.
Shirakawa being interviewed as the MVP of the Incheon KIA match on the 13th of last month. Provided by SSG
▶The possibility of greeting the home fans
This season, the KBO League will enter a short break from the 5th. Coincidentally, Shirakawa’s contract will end during the away game in Changwon, so he will not have a chance to greet the Incheon home fans. Furthermore, there is talk of him possibly transferring to the KBO League as a replacement player. There is a question mark over his future plans. There is also a good chance that he will return to Japan immediately.
SSG plans to hold a final farewell to Incheon home fans if Shirakawa’s circumstances allow. SSG will begin the second half of the season with a three-game home series against the Lotte Giants starting on the 9th. A club official said, “We are keeping all possibilities open.”
Reporter Bae Jung-hyun bjh1025@edaily.co.kr
SSG Landers Part Ways with Japanese Pitcher Keisho Shirakawa
The professional baseball game between KIA and SSG held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the afternoon of the 13th. SSG starting pitcher Shirakawa is coming in after finishing the first inning. Incheon = Reporter Jeong Si-jong capa@edaily.co.kr /2024.06.13.
Short-Term Contract Ends, Shirakawa Departs SSG Landers
Japanese pitcher Keisho Shirakawa (23, SSG Landers), who was signed on a short-term 6-week contract, is leaving the team as scheduled. The SSG Landers announced on June 2nd that they had decided to terminate the contract of injured replacement player Shirakawa. Shirakawa, who joined the team on May 22nd as a replacement for Roenis Elias, who was out due to an oblique injury, had a contract expiring on the 4th. While talk circulated about the possibility of a formal contract conversion, SSG ultimately chose Elias.
SSG added, “We checked Elias’ physical condition and skills. We judged that he has more competitiveness in strengthening the starting lineup in the second half, with the advantage of a left-handed pitcher and his abundant starting experience.” Elias pitched 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run in his second appearance in the minor league after recovering from injury. He showed off his health with a 150 km/h fastball.
The professional baseball game between KIA and SSG held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the afternoon of the 13th. SSG starting pitcher Shirakawa is throwing the ball powerfully. Incheon = Reporter Jeong Si-jong capa@edaily.co.kr /2024.06.13.
Close Decision: Shirakawa vs. Elias
SSG’s internal debate over Shirakawa’s future was a close call. The same was true for SSG coach Lee Soong-yong. According to a club official, the internal ‘Shirakawa VS Elias’ vote was also a close one. Elias was ahead by one vote in the first-team coaching staff vote, while there was no clear winner in the front-line votes including the team leaders of each division. Elias ultimately won by a narrow margin in the comprehensive vote.
SSG concluded on the afternoon of June 1st that they would be with Elias. On the morning of June 2nd, they informed Shirakawa of the decision. Shirakawa, who accompanied the Changwon away team, expressed his gratitude, stating, “(Playing in several games wearing the SSG uniform) as a starting pitcher was a great help,” and “I am grateful to the players and fans who treated me warmly. It is an unforgettable memory.”
The 2024 KBO League professional baseball game between Doosan Bears and SSG Landers was held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the afternoon of the 30th. With only one out left in the bottom of the 9th inning, Shirakawa is sitting in the dugout and clapping. Jamsil = Reporter Kim Min-gyu mgkim1@edaily.co.kr /2024.06.30/
Shirakawa Departs Without Further Appearances
SSG originally planned to have Shirakawa on the mound against NC in Changwon. There was talk of him starting on the 3rd, or playing in the bullpen on the 2nd. However, the contract will be terminated without any additional appearances. A club official said, “We decided to end the contract, but we decided that playing in the game might not be appropriate (in many ways).” This marks the first case of a replacement foreign player in the KBO League. Shirakawa, who was the 7th Japanese pitcher (excluding Koreans in Japan) in history, will leave the SSG uniform with a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and an ERA of 5.09.
The NC game on the 3rd, which was Shirakawa’s turn, has been changed to ‘Elias’s first-team comeback game’. SSG is expected to play the Changwon 3-game series with Song Young-jin, followed by Elias, and finally Kim Kwang-hyun. Shirakawa will not leave the team immediately. Since his contract ends on the 4th, he is expected to play the last 3-game series of the first half of the season with the SSG players.
Shirakawa being interviewed as the MVP of the Incheon KIA match on the 13th of last month. Provided by SSG
Farewell to Incheon Fans?
This season, the KBO League will enter a short break from the 5th. Coincidentally, Shirakawa’s contract will end during the away game in Changwon, so he will not have a chance to greet the Incheon home fans. There is talk of him possibly transferring to the KBO League as a replacement player, but his future plans remain uncertain. There is also a good chance that he will return to Japan immediately.
SSG plans to hold a final farewell to Incheon home fans if Shirakawa’s circumstances allow. SSG will begin the second half of the season with a three-game home series against the Lotte Giants starting on the 9th. A club official said, “We are keeping all possibilities open.”
Reporter Bae Jung-hyun bjh1025@edaily.co.kr