Kiwoom revealed Dawson’s fourth checkup result on Sunday and announced his season out. Dawson will fly to the U.S. on Sunday.메이저놀이터
It is no exaggeration to say that he was the best foreign hitter of this season. There are certain players who performed better than Dawson. However, Dawson was listed as the cheapest hitter (600,000 U.S. dollars) among 10 teams before the season opened. As the league’s strongest second hitter, he competed for the title of batting average and hits, making him famous as a cost-effective foreign hitter.
Dawson’s “Tanghulu Ceremony” was the talk of the town this year due to its spectacular performances and fan service. Dawson’s “Tanghulu Ceremony” was the talk of the town during the player’s ceremony. His high-fives with children’s fans who always visit Gocheok Sky Dome were his high-fives while waiting for a famous girl group member to throw the first pitch. It was even an away game.
A game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the KIA Tigers at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 27th. Kiwoom Dawson hits an RBI sacrifice fly with one out and runners on the second and third bases in the bottom of the eighth inning. Gocheok = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.07.27/
However, an unexpected accident happened. He collided with his teammate Lee Yong-kyu and injured his right knee during defense.
The result of the examination showed partial damage to the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee. A complete rupture would mean serious injury to the operating table, but different hospitals found partial damage. Kiwoom and Dawson were also confused as different opinions were divided on “serious” and “not that bad.” Eventually, they were told that partial damage was certain at the fourth examination of a university hospital on July 7. They could choose between rehabilitation and surgery, but they could not return to the hospital this season.
For Kiwoom, there was no reason not to renew the contract with Dawson next season. Even if he raises his salary, he is a player who can show off better efficiency with a lower salary than players who are worth up to $1.5 million.
However, it has become ambiguous due to injuries. If you choose surgery, it will take longer. A cruciate ligament surgery requires at least a year. It is obvious that it will take months even if it is partially damaged. In that case, it will be difficult for Kiwoom to renew its contract with Dawson. It is because they have to come back right away in time for the opening. However, if they succeed in rehabilitation, they can meet the opening. Then Kiwoom can also have a strong choice in hand and start agonizing over it.
As Dawson is still 29 years old, he can safely choose surgery considering his future career. However, it is not easy for Dawson to try again in the Major League. The KBO League may be the best stage to make money and have fun playing baseball. If you value this, you can take a chance at rehabilitation. He goes to the U.S. to make that decision. What choice will Dawson make? Anyway, it is regrettable that the best player who gave fans great pleasure ended the season early due to an unexpected injury.