Go Woo-suk “I’m just a Pitcher Trying Out for MLB… Starting from Entering the Opening Roster”
Departure on the 9th to join San Diego Spring Camp
Go Woo-suk (25, San Diego Padres) humbled himself by saying,
“I am a pitcher who has not yet thrown a single ball in the major league.”
Although he is mentioned as a ‘closing pitcher candidate’ in local American media,
he has set his primary goal as entering the opening roster (26 players). 파워볼게임
However, if he overcomes the first hurdle well,
Go Woo-suk can play as a closing pitcher like he did for the LG Twins of the Korean Professional Baseball League.
On the afternoon of the 9th, Go Woo-suk went to the departure hall of Inche on International Airport to board a flight to Seattle, USA.
Go Woo-suk, who met with reporters before leaving the country said,
“I was worried that I would not be able to leave the country by the start of spring training due to the delay in issuing my visa,
but thanks to the help of many people, I was able to leave the country on time.”
On the 4th of last month, Go Woo-suk signed a 2+1 year contract with San Diego for up to $9.4 million.
He is guaranteed $4 million for two years, and depending on his performance,
if the club exercises the option, he will sign a one-year extension for $3 million for the third year.
The plus option based on performance is $2.4 million, and if the club does not exercise the option two years later,
Go Woo-suk will receive a buyout amount of $500,000 in the form of farewell and become a free agent.
San Diego pitchers and catchers will begin ‘official spring camp’ at the Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona, USA on the 11th local time.
San Diego’s key infielders Kim Ha-seong and Go Woo-suk’s ‘official joint training’ (Full Squad First Workout) will be held on the 16th when the entire big league team, including the fielders, gathers.
Go Woo-suk said, “Thanks to the LG club’s consideration,
I trained at the Icheon 2nd team training center while waiting for my visa to be issued.
“Many people helped me, including coach Seo Yong-bin and coach Kyung Heon-ho” he said,
recalling the time he spent in Korea after signing a major league contract.
Upon arriving in the U.S., Go Woo-suk plans to take a physical test,
improve his pitch, and begin competing within the team.