Cha Woo-chan Makes First 2nd-Team Appearance Since Joining Lotte... 1 Innings, No Runs

Veteran left-handed pitcher Cha Woo-chan (36), who is aiming for a comeback with the Lotte Giants, has taken the mound in a live game for the first time this year.

Cha started in a Futures (minor league) game against the SSG Landers held at the Sangdong Baseball Ground in Gimhae on the 10th, pitching 1 inning with 1 hit, 2 strikeouts, and no runs allowed.

Out of 13 pitches, 8 were strikes, showing stable control.

Having debuted with the Samsung Lions and played there for a long time, Cha transferred to the LG Twins through a free agent (FA) contract in 2017, playing for LG until 2022 before leaving the team.

Afterwards, several teams offered contracts to Cha, who had become a free agent, and Lotte signed him ahead of this season with an annual salary of 50 million won.

This was Cha's first KBO game appearance in 258 days, since his Futures League appearance against the KIA Tigers on September 25, 2022.

Lotte, which lacks left-handed relief pitchers in the first team, expects that if Cha successfully recovers and holds down the mound, it will provide a significant boost.

Cha's career KBO League record stands at 457 appearances, 112 wins, 79 losses, 1 save, 32 holds, 1,668.2 innings pitched, and an ERA of 4.51.
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