NC Pitcher Lim Ji-min Undergoes Surgery for Fractured Jaw After Being Struck by Ball, Discharged on August 21

NC Dinos pitcher Lim Ji-min, who suffered a facial fracture after being hit in the face by a batted ball during a professional baseball game, has successfully completed his surgery.

The NC club announced today (August 18) that "Lim underwent surgery earlier this morning at Dong-A University Hospital in Busan for a comminuted fracture of the lower jaw in his facial area."

Following the surgery, Lim is currently recovering at the hospital and is scheduled to be discharged on August 21.

He will continue treatment after discharge, and a specific return schedule will be determined based on his recovery progress.

Lim collapsed after being struck in the face by a batted ball during an away game against the Lotte Giants held at Sajik Stadium in Busan on August 14.

With NC leading 9-6 with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, Lim was on the mound and unable to evade a line drive hit by Victor Reyes.

Lim was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, and detailed examinations diagnosed him with an intraoral laceration and a comminuted fracture of the lower facial jaw.

The intraoral laceration was treated with sutures at the time, and the fractured lower jaw area was operated on today.

Lim, a right-handed hard-throwing pitcher, has recorded 4 wins, 5 losses, 9 holds, and 6 saves with a 5.40 ERA this season, anchoring the NC bullpen.

The NC club stated, "We plan to provide top priority support for Lim's recovery and treatment."

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