Bae Je-seong leads KT Wiz pitching during Asian Games absence

KT Wiz pitcher Bae Je-seong has emerged as a key performer for the team during the Asian Games period, effectively filling the void left by core players such as So Hyeong-jun, Oh Won-seok, and Park Young-hyeon.

In September, Bae has maintained an exceptional ERA of 0.66 over five games, totaling 27.1 innings with only 3 runs allowed (2 earned). His recent performance included a quality start against the Doosan Bears, where he pitched 6 scoreless innings, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 4 to secure a 12-6 victory for KT.

KT manager Lee Kang-chul praised Bae’s pitching, noting that the player has consistently fulfilled his role with high-quality performances. With the team's magic number for securing first place in the regular season reduced to 8, Bae’s reliability has solidified his position in the starting rotation and raised discussions regarding his potential role in the upcoming postseason.