Casey Kelly (34) will continue his sixth season with the LG Twins of the Korean baseball organization .”We have re-signed Kelly for a total of $1.5 million ($400,000 signing bonus, $800,000 annual base salary, $300,000 incentive),” the organization announced on Wednesday. Kelly, who has played for LG since 2019, will wear the pinstripes for six consecutive years through the 2024 season .The contract total decreased by $300,000 from $1.8 million in 2023 ($450,000 signing bonus, $1.05 million salary, $300,000 option).In five seasons with the LG, Kelly has appeared in 144 regular-season games with a 68-38 record, 3.08 ERA and 684 strikeouts .His regular-season record this year was 10-7 with a 3.83 ERA in 30 games. He struggled in the first half of the season, going 6-5 with a 4.44 ERA in 18 games, but rebounded in the second half with a 4-2 record and a 2.90 ERA.
In the Korean Series, he pitched well in Games 1 and 5, going 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA (11 1/3 innings, 3 runs, 2 earned).During the Korean Series, LG manager Yoon Kyung-yeop revealed that the team had expressed its desire to keep Kelly with the team next season. “I’m looking forward to playing in front of our fans again next season,” Kelly said. “I felt the love of our fans once again in the Korean Series, and I want to feel it again next year. I will do my best to prepare for next season with my teammates to win the championship and entertain our fans.” I love the LG Twins fans.” “With 68 career wins in the KBO, Casey Kelly is a proven player,” said LG, “and we’re excited to have him back for the 2024 season. He found his form in the second half of last season, so we’re looking forward to the 2024 season. We look forward to rewarding our fans’ expectations and 카지노사이트 love with a steady performance.”