Doosan Bears Super Rookie Kim Taek-yeon was arguably the best rookie in the KBO league for the 2024 season. The rookie award was a given even before the pennant race ended.

After graduating from Incheon High School this year, Kim displayed his full potential as soon as he took the mound as a professional player. In 60 games, he performed 65 innings, 3 wins, 2 losses, 19 saves, 4 holds, and earned run average (ERA) of 2.08.토토사이트

Detailed indicators were also impressive. The batting average was 0.216 and the on-base allowed rate per inning (WHIP) was 1.26, which was among the top in the league. The strikeout rate per inning was also 1 or higher, showing off his heavy ball power.

Notably, she displayed outstanding pitching in the second half of the year. She displayed remarkable performance by banking on her fastballs in the early-mid 150-km range, winning, losing two and making 11 saves in 22 matches and 26 ⅔ innings with an ERA of 1.69.

In addition, Kim Taek-yeon became the youngest player to break the record of double-digit saves and most saves in a single season in 2006, beating over Na Seung-hyun, current manager of Lotte Giants. When it comes to regular season performance, there is no player who can compete for the Rookie of the Year award.

Kim Taek-yeon's "strong heart" also shone on the postseason stage. In Game 2 of the wild card game against KT Wiz on the 3rd, he pitched two hits, two strikeouts and no runs in two ⅓ innings. Doosan was unable to rejoice as it lost 0-1, but Kim Taek-yeon's pitch was a great comfort to Doosan fans.

"I took the mound with the mindset that I should prevent losing a point because I will take the mound when my team is losing in the game of the wild card game," Kim said after completing recovery training at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the morning of the 17th. "When I warmed up at the mound, I saw the ball going to the back net, and I felt, 'I was nervous. Rather, I flew the ball like that, but it was more comfortable for me to get zero."

"Autumn baseball certainly doesn't score well, and I felt that both pitchers and batters have high concentration," he said. "When I was dealing with batters, I felt like there was some pressure. I was nervous but it was fun. After going through the postseason once, I thought I wanted to go up to a higher stage and play games next year or the year after."

This year, she has been praised in every way. However, she has repeatedly lowered herself despite compliments from her seniors, coaching staff, and the media. As she has just finished her debut season, she needs to be reserved for any evaluation.

"I don't think I can score my performance in the 2024 season right now because everything was the first time in the professional league this year," Kim Taek-yeon said adultly. "I think I have to tell you how many points out of a few after playing well until next year."  

"However, I was satisfied with the number of strikeouts and the part where I successfully played full time this year. I had some difficulties due to slow pitching in the early days of this season, but I gave myself a generous evaluation on how I overcame it.

"Before the opening game, I was worried about 'whether my ball would work in the professional league,' and I struggled in the beginning of the season," Kim said. "Still, I finished the season well without injury and maintained a good ERA with the help of catcher and fielders. It was also good that there were more strikeouts than innings. I think he was a pitcher who could strike out (at any time) given his figures."