“The club is watching closely.”

The NC Dinos are one of 10 teams that have not completed a deal for a foreign pitcher.

Jason Martin, who played last year, showed some promise in 118 games, hitting .288 with 17 home runs and 15 doubles. He showed enough power to lead Triple-A in home runs (32) in 2022, but failed to make an impact in the KBO. While the Nats put Martin up for re-signing, they also looked for a replacement. The replacement could be a first baseman or an outfielder.

The team held a New Year’s Day ceremony on January 8 after failing to announce a foreign hitter for over a year.

NC head coach Kang In-hwa wasn’t too worried about the foreign bats.

He said, “It’s a little late, but the club is looking hard. I think we’re in the final stages,” he said. “I’m not going to say when we’re going to sign, but we’re looking at players who are outstanding in any position.”

NC’s overall season plan will depend on the signing of foreign batters. At first base, Kwon Hee-dong has been preparing by changing positions. In addition, 바카라사이트 Son Ah-seop, who won the Golden Glove as a designated hitter last year, has shown his willingness to defend the outfield, so there is a need to organize some traffic.

“The first base position will change depending on what position the foreign player comes to play,” Kang said, “The designated hitter position is a concern. Son expressed his desire to win the Golden Glove while playing defense. We’re thinking about how to increase his defense. It depends on what position the foreign player will play. If he joins us at first base, Son will need to work on his defense in left field. As for the designated hitter, we plan to utilize multiple players, not just one.”

On the other hand, there are no worries about foreign pitchers.

All that’s left is for them to prove their skills. NC previously signed Daniel Castano, 29, for a total of $850,000 ($130,000 signing bonus, $520,000 salary, $200,000 incentive) and Kyle Hart, 31, for a total of $900,000 ($200,000 signing bonus, $500,000 salary, $200,000 incentive).

Castano has a fastball that sits between 148 and 152 miles per hour and a diverse arsenal that includes a two-seam, slider, cutter, and changeup. With a fastball that tops out at 149 mph and a mix of two-seamers, cutters, sliders, curves, and changeups, Hart noted his ability to use a variety of pitches and locations against hitters.

“He’s definitely a very good pitcher,” Kang said. He doesn’t have the same intensity as Pedi, but he’s got what he’s got and he’ll do his job. In the bullpen, 메이저사이트 I think Castano will be the first choice and Hart will be the second choice. However, there are some concerns about Castano’s innings, so we’ll have to figure that out in camp.”