Children's Day falls on Monday this year. It can be a golden opportunity for someone.

This is the slogan and initial intention of professional baseball, which has been called "Dream and Hope for Children" since its inception in 1982. Therefore, professional baseball is held on Children's Day.

Thanks to Children's Day, the 10 teams are set to hold an unexpected nine-game series. Most teams have difficulty even setting up five starting pitchers properly. It is a common choice to have one substitute starting pitcher in the second division. Or, there is a way to give a bullpen day when a first-tier bullpen pitcher is given a chance to start. All coaches are agonizing over the situation.먹튀검증

What about Lotte Giants? The biggest concern is that Kim Jin-wook, who played as a fourth starter at the beginning of the season, is not in his second division either. He started the game against the KIA Tigers' second division on the 26th, but collapsed by allowing eight hits and six runs, including two homers, in three ⅓ innings.

"Even if I get hit, I hope I can increase my fastball speed. I'm not in a situation to throw breaking balls, but I need to feel something. If you can't hit the fastball properly like now, it's hard to use it in the first team."

For now, there will be no changes to the previous rotation. Na Kyun-an and Park Jin-young will get more opportunities. "No pitcher throws better than the two right now. We will continue with the rotation," said manager Kim Tae-hyung.

"Since there is only one seat available, I think we need to have one. Or we can split the innings by turning an existing player into a bullpen. I haven't decided yet. I will discuss it with (Coach Joo Hyung-kwang)."

At times like this, people often mention the name "painful finger." Yoon Seong-bin, who is now in his ninth year since debut, is 1 meter 97. He is also serving as a starting pitcher in the second division this year. He has a solid body shape as if he was born to become an athlete, and a natural shoulder that can exceed 150 kilometers even when thrown with a side arm. Expectations of the team still remain high.

He has displayed good performance recently. He seemed somewhat shaky at the beginning of the season, but has displayed good pitching in three consecutive games since the game against the KIA Tigers' second division on April 12. He allowed five scoreless innings against the KIA Tigers on April 19, six scoreless innings against the Samsung Lions on April 19, and two runs in four ⅓ against the LG Twins on April 29.

What stands out is the overwhelming strikeout ability. Yoon has struck out 10-8-10 in these three games. He has struck out 34 times in five games and 18 ⅓ innings this season.

He elevated his arm angle again this season, adding more power to his fastballs. According to LG's records for the second division games on Tuesday, his fastballs recorded a maximum of 156 kilometers, while his slider and forkballs recorded 141 kilometers, respectively. He also has a stable ERA of 2.45.

This is why Lotte cannot give up on Yoon Sung-bin. This deserves a chance at least once in the first team. The timing is also good in line with Children's Day.

However, the painful memory of last year is on my mind. Yoon Sung-bin started against SSG Landers on July 30 last year, the first year of Kim Tae-hyung's inauguration, but was immediately removed from the first team after allowing five runs by allowing four hits and two walks, including one home run. At that time, it was the first time in 1951 since March 28, 2019, and the first-team promotion was 1,166 days after the game against the Doosan Bears on May 21, 2021.

Head coach Kim Tae-hyung did not hide his intention to avoid unnecessary extended interpretation.

Pitchers who used to throw well, like Choi Jun-yong, come up as soon as they are in good condition. However, pitchers who have been in the second division don't easily post them. They just have to keep an eye on them for now."

Will Yoon be given a chance again this year? If Lotte decides to use a substitute starting pitcher, chances are high that the rotation will take place around May 4-5. If the starting pitcher is decided as Yoon, he will return to the first team in 270 days.