"I'm touched by KS fighting spirit.""Close to Hector $2 million" Nail $1.8 million? Will it be possible to win 15 games + 170 innings + 2 ERA
"I'm touched by KS fighting spirit.""Close to Hector $2 million" Nail $1.8 million? Will it be possible to win 15 games + 170 innings + 2 ERA
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KIA Tigers' "Nail Art" James Nail will stay in the Korean league in the 2025 season. He signed his contract on the condition of 1.8 million U.S. dollars. This is an impressive number, which is close to the 2 million dollar contract renewal condition of Hector Noesi, who led his team to win the title in the past. Nail must show her role as the first starter who dominates the KBO League in 2025.스포츠토토
Kia officially announced the renewal of its contract with Nail for a total of $1.8 million on the 27th. The detailed conditions are a down payment of $400,000, an annual salary of $1.2 million and an option of $200,000.
Born in 1993, right-hander Nail from the U.S. joined the Oakland Athletics as No. 608 in the 20th round of the 2015 rookie draft. After moving to the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2021 season, Nail made her Major League debut in the 2022 season. Nail took the mound in seven games in the 2022 season and 10 games in the 2023 season before the 2024 season.
Nail signed a 700,000 dollar contract (down payment of 200,000 dollars, annual salary of 350,000 dollars, and option of 150,000 dollars) with KIA. Since the spring camp, Nail has already received positive reviews as a first-line ball player, not as a second or third starter. As per the evaluation, Nail played in 26 games (149.1 innings) in the 2024 season, and posted 12 wins and five losses with a 2.53 ERA, 138 strikeouts, 35 walks, and a WHIP of 1.27. Nail also won the title of ERA.
Nail announced a $1.8 million contract renewal with KIA on the 27th. The detailed conditions are a down payment of $400,000, an annual salary of $1.2 million and an option of $200,000. KIA Tigers
Nail was even concerned about being out of the season due to a broken jaw due to an opponent's batting during the game in late August. However, Nail was included in the entry of the Korean Series as she normally performs her practice game compared to the Korean Series with her monstrous resilience.
In the first game of the Korean Series, Nail started the game and gave up four hits, six strikeouts, two walks, and one run in five innings. Nail took the mound as the starting pitcher for Game 4 of the Korean Series after a four-day rest due to a rain-suspended game. In Game 4, Nail allowed six hits, seven strikeouts, one out and two runs in 5.2 innings to achieve her first Korean Series start.
Kia was able to offer the huge amount of 1.8 million U.S. dollars because of Nail's fighting spirit in the Korean Series. "Nail's fighting spirit that she showed while preparing for the Korean Series left a big impression on those at the top. That eventually led to the club's huge investment of 1.8 million dollars," an official at Kia said.
Hector Noesi, a foreign pitcher who led the team to a combined championship in 2017, signed a 2 million dollar contract when renewing his contract for the 2018 season. Expectations for Nail, who signed the contract on the same condition as Hector at the time, are also expected to grow. Hector pitched in 30 games (201.2 innings) in the 2017 season (receiving $1.7 million per year) with 20 wins and 5 losses with a 3.48 ERA, 149 strikeouts, 45 walks, and WHIP 1.32.
In the end, Nail is also expected to have at least 15 wins, 170 innings, and a two-point ERA in the 2025 season. The burden on other starting pitchers can be reduced only when Nail achieves a first-line league issuance with a more advanced pitch than in the 2024 season. Most importantly, Nail will be able to prove her durability and starting physical strength in 2025. Attention is focusing on whether Nail will be able to lead the V13 with a pitch worth $1.8 million.
After posting several photos, including a roaring image in Kia's uniform, he expressed his feelings about renewing his contract. "I'm very excited to be able to spend another season with the Kia Tigers," Nail wrote. "I'll do my best to bring the trophy to Gwangju in 2025 as well."
Then, he added, "V13?" and already expressed his desire to win his 13th unified championship.
Earlier, shortly after KIA announced its renewal of contract with him, Nail drew a response from fans by writing, "Let's try the Tigers again, fighting!" through an Instagram story function.