Will Lim Ki-young, who will continue his company with the KIA Tigers, rebound in the 2025 season.
KIA announced on the 21st, “I signed an FA contract with Lim Ki-young for up to 1.5 billion won (down payment of 300 million won, annual salary of 900 million won, option 300 million won) for three years.”
Lim, who has been wearing the KIA Tigers’ uniform since late 2014, is a right-handed submarine pitcher since he was called by the Hanwha Eagles as the 18th player in the second round in 2012. He posted an ERA of 4.80 with 51 wins, 59 losses and four saves and 21 holds in 285 games (867 innings) in his professional career.
Notably, Lim showed great presence in the 2017 season. Playing in 23 games (118.1 innings, 19 starts), Lim had eight wins, six losses and an earned run average of 3.65, contributing to Kia’s overall win. In the 2023 season, Lim played in 64 games (82 innings) as a bullpen, and won four wins, four losses, three saves, 16 holds, and an earned run average of 2.96.
He also has extensive experience in major stages. He played under the national flag at the 2017 Asian Baseball Championship and the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games.
However, Lim couldn’t afford to smile this year. In April, Lim was exited from his team’s roster due to findings of damage to his abdominal muscles. He returned to the team in May, but failed to regain his form perhaps due to aftereffects of his injury. Thus, Lim’s record this season remains six wins, two losses and two holds with an ERA of 6.31 in 37 games (45.2 innings).
As a result, Lim was humiliatingly excluded from the entry in the Korean Series that took place after the end of the regular season. Kia achieved the V12, but Lim could not smile brightly.
However, Kia accepted Lim’s value and ultimately chose to accompany him. “Im Ki-young is a dedicated player who does his best in a position that the team needs regardless of starting or bullpen session,” an official at Kia said, expressing expectations, “He will greatly contribute to the team’s strength in the mound along with other players in the next season.” 먹튀검증
Naturally, attention is focusing on whether Lim will make a comeback or not. Chances are high that Lim is a pitcher with outstanding capabilities and ample experience in the beginning. If Lim performs well next season, Kia, which is seeking to build a dynasty, will also gain great strength.
“I didn’t think about moving to another club. I’m grateful to the club for providing me with such favorable conditions, and I’m glad to hear the cheers of Kia’s enthusiastic fans again,” Lim said. “I felt sorry for the fans because the performance was not as good as I expected this season. I’ll prepare well from now on and become a player who will help our team win its second consecutive Korean Series title.” Will Lim rebound in the 2025 season.
