Doosan's Cole Irvin, the 'first foreign life', said, "Doosan explains many advantages well and chooses..."Living in Seoul is also an advantage"

Doosan's Cole Irvin, the 'first foreign life', said, "Doosan explains many advantages well and chooses..."Living in Seoul is also an advantage"

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Cole Irvin (Doosan Bears) was recognized as a "top starting pitcher" in the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) from late April to mid-May last year.

From April 22 to May 11, Irvin won his fourth consecutive start for the Baltimore Orioles. He had a 0.70 ERA during this period.먹튀검증

This year, Irvin will be on the Korean professional baseball stage in Doosan's uniform.

Irvin, who arrived in Korea on the 4th after Doosan's spring camp abroad, said, "Last year, I was evaluated as a top starting pitcher for about a month and a half in MLB. I want to be recognized as a top pitcher every month this year."

Left-handed pitcher Irvin posted a total of 28-40 with two holds and an ERA of 4.54 in 134 games in the MLB. In 2024, he played in 29 big league games (16 starts), leaving six wins and six losses with one hold and an ERA of 5.11.

Several KBO league teams, as well as the U.S. team, have offered to recruit Irvin. Irvin decided to spend his first foreign life in Seoul, the home of Doosan and the capital of Korea.

"I talked with many teams and also had deep conversations with my wife," Irvin said. "I introduced the case of Doosan players who returned to MLB after playing with teams and explained various strengths. Living in Seoul was also an advantage."

"I'm friends with Dan Staley (former Lotte Giants), and Matt Davidson (NC Dinos) played on the same team. I know many players who have played in the KBO League," Irvin said. "For me, it was a matter of time before I entered the KBO League. I didn't know if I would come at the end of my career or at a relatively young age, but I'm here now."

For Irvin, who has just entered his 30s, Doosan can serve as a springboard for his return to the big leagues.

"Of course, I wish I could go back to MLB, but now I only think of pitches for Doosan," Irvin said. "The team helped me adapt during the camp. I will also try to help this team with my big league career."

Born in Anaheim, California, the U.S., Irvin is living abroad for the first time.

"I'm nervous because it's my first time living abroad. I'll miss my wife and five dogs and two horses at home," he said, but added, "I'm still looking forward to my challenge in the KBO. I want to produce good results because I have a lot of expectations and support from the team."

Irvin said, "The environment is big, but the distance of the home plate from the mound is still 18.44m, and I like to throw the ball," adding, "There is an intersection even in other leagues."

The pitch clock introduced by the KBO League this year is more familiar than anyone else.

"I don't like pitch clocks, but it won't be a problem for my pitching," said Irvin, who also served as a representative for the rules committee before MLB introduced pitch clocks. "I hope the timing of the pitch clocks will be consistently applied. I will experience them again in exhibition games."