Chapter 9

It is not uncommon for a pitcher to finish an inning with very few balls.

If the batter hits the wrong first pitch, it could be a flyout.

Double play or triple play can be played based on the ratio of infielders.

But in one inning, he struck out all three batters.

It's very rare to end up with just three strikeouts.

Hence the name Immaculate Inning.

A record of not appearing more than three times in a season, with the exception of some unusual seasons, also called nine pitches and three strikeouts.

In 2010, the current Yankees bullpen pitcher Rafael Soriano played only once for Tampa Bay.

In 2011, a rookie pitcher, which he had not heard of, achieved that record of only two appearances in 2011.

It is impossible for baseball fans and reporters to sit still, who have been waiting for a single ball to roll their feet all winter long.

<All he needs is nine pitches! Kim Shin, overwhelming pitching!> <New York Yankees pitcher Kim Shin! Flawless innings feat!> The Yankees are definitely the Yankees! Cashman's Reasonable Choice!>

After Kim Shin's first appearance.

The Korean and American communities were on fire at the same time.

Those who first heard the news through an article were skeptical.

[Kim vs Boston Red Sox - DVC80]

- I'm a fool in the past when I used to swear at General Cashman.

Since the video that someone took has been uploaded, fans have generously expressed their expectations for Kim Shin.

- It's crazy; A 94 mile slider with a 100 mile four seam. Whoops, look at the curve angle.

He's only 1.5 million? That's cheap. I praise Cashman. You're the heir to Rivera? Isn't that a starting resource? -It doesn't matter if it's a starter or not! I love you, Kim! - But if you throw it like that already, won't it ruin the season? -WTF. -Please don't get hurt. Please! -ROY! ROY!

American fans welcomed a large rookie who appeared after a long time, shouting "ROY: Rookie of the Year".

- Hello. - Oh! Isn't this the first time since Kim Beomheon, who struck out 9 pitches and 3 strikeouts? I don't think so. What a crazy place Major is. Crazy. I have a reason to watch Major. There are so many kids who make a fuss about a game. Do you know Shin Kim?

Korean fans are always looking for their mother, and have already shouted to join the 'Doyouno Club'.

However.

'not there yet.'

The man who had already experienced numerous cheers did not show a single move.

Baseball is the sport of old people.

No matter how much Shin Kim flew in an exhibition match, it was a demonstration match. It's only one game.

He was still far from getting what he wanted from the careers that other pitchers had built up over the years.

He also knew all too well how easily the current cheers can be turned into accusations and ridicule.

therefore.

Kim Shin's calm eyes turned towards the dark side.

"Ugh… … ."

Athletes packing their bags and going down to the minors with tears in their eyes.

Toward the sullen look of the same age mixed among them, deprived of even a chance to prove themselves.

'See you soon, Captain.'

A player who supported the Yankees with him last lifetime was going down the minors today.

Turning to his back, Shin Kim quietly shook his head.

"I'll surprise you a lot when you come up. It will be very different from last time."

To turn that declaration into reality.

Whoops-!

Shin Kim's hand swam through the air.

* * *

Major League Baseball, the War of the Stars.

There are as many as grains of sand that twinkle in an instant.

And usually, it is easily forgotten and disappears like a sandcastle that easily collapses in the waves.

However, there is definitely a special sparkle that will never be forgotten.

In 1956, with the twinkle of a single day, Don Larson achieved an immortal record in the major history of the World Series Perfect Game.

Like Dwight Gooden, who had the best 20-year-old season of all time in 1985 and was the origin of the term Dr. K.

2012. Shin Kim's twinkle was showing such a sign.

<Shin Kim, 2 innings and perfect pitching!>

<Pitcher Kim Shin, three scoreless innings. Come on!> <Kim Shin won his first win in his first start!> <Yankee Kim Shin, 1 run in 6 innings! 0.75 ERA in exhibition games! Targeting Cy Young!>

<Yankees Shin Kim, 6 innings and 1 run! Test match ERA 0.75! Cy Young True Aim!>

He dominated Florida's Grapefruit League with a perfect pitch, except for being hit by a random cannon.

"Uh… … ."

Baseball is definitely the sport of old people.

But that doesn't mean they don't have eyes.

One of the kkondaes who like to play throwing, hitting, and running.

The man who had dedicated his life to the game, with the number 28 engraved on his back, drooled as he looked at the papers in his hands.

IT devices that are developing rapidly these days?

You may not even be able to touch it properly.

Data baseball from Auckland's Billy Bean, Saber Matrix?

I still have a headache

However, all of these are just materials for an accurate 'judgment'.

A man with just one eye, hardened by countless experiences, is enough to be the captain of the Yankees.

An old man who still trusted paper newspapers and insisted on written reports rather than electronic payments picked up the receiver.

"In 18 years, is it the 18th time?"

After a few moments of self-talk rang out. A voice came from the connected phone.

- Have you decided?

"Yes."

While the other party waited quietly, apparently feeling the agony of the brief reply, Director Joe Girardi recalled several days.

- I'm sorry, boss.

-… … .

Michael Pineda, who was brought in with great expectations, was placed on the disabled list due to sudden shoulder pain.

- I'm sorry. I hope you understand the club's decision.

-of course. I'll be up soon.

The former ace who came back even after overturning his retirement was down to the minors because his sense of play hardly improved.

It was the vanguard of the Empire that had a hole in it.

A place in charge of the start of the game called baseball.

'Maybe this too is fate.'

Feeling the corners of his lips rising, said Joe Girardi.

"Are you going to sign a contract?"

-All right.

And the agreement between the two men made in the secret room spread to the world and became a huge storm.

<Major leaguer Shin Kim put his name on the Yankees opening game roster!>

In the 140-year-long MLB history, there were only 17 people, and the MLB went straight.

The 18th major league direct player was born in 18 years after Park Cheon-hoo of the Los Angeles Dodgers achieved it in 1994.

* * *

<Shin Kim, going straight to major without minors!>

<Walk along the path of senior Park Cheon-hoo!>

<The players who went straight to the major leagues?>

- Crazy Crazy;

- Demonstration game Since I was doing pretty well, I thought I'd see you soon, but I didn't think I'd go right away.

-Douyuno Shin Kim? Doyouno Shin Kim? Doyouno Shin Kim?

-The 18th time in 18 years hahahahahahaha

- Don't do 18, 18. He is the first Asian to plan for Cy Young.

- I'm pissed off, I'm pissed off. I bet 100 won that it will be overturned soon.

A Korean major leaguer's 'starting pitcher' shining brilliantly across the sea.

It was around the time when Korean baseball fans, fascinated by the existence that seemed to succeed Park Cheon-hoo, began to drink kimchi soup.

"Please wait a moment."

"all right."

Shin Kim was visiting a very familiar hospital for a medical test.

Columbia University Hospital, New York.

The place where the legendary Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig attended.

A designated hospital for the Yankees, where he was constantly visiting as he grew old.

and… … .

"Catherine Armin."

The place where the former doctor and ace and the current doctor and Yankees big fan met.

Shin-eun Kim looked around, recalling her wavy blonde hair and blue eyes that sparkled with enthusiasm for baseball.

-really? Were you really a doctor? doctor?

He closed his eyes at the sudden hearing.

In his mid-30s, he was not active as a player all the time, but as an ordinary person, so both the team and Kim Shin himself had no choice but to be sensitive to their physical condition.

Of course, he had no choice but to take care of his body by undergoing medical tests from time to time.

In the process, it was natural for him to become close with a beautiful older doctor.

The relationship between him and Catherine, who had a common interest in medicine and baseball, developed rapidly.

'I couldn't afford it.'

He discovered baseball too late, so there was no one else who could enter Kim Shin's mind other than that.

In the end, the relationship came to a standstill without crossing the line.

After his retirement, he couldn't be approached because of the unsightly appearance of himself that he showed shortly after his retirement.

But that's a story that has now been discontinued.

'It's different this time.'

This life, Kim Shin didn't want to miss anything.

"You waited a long time. This is Dr. Armin, the doctor who will be in charge of Shin Kim."

As the door opened, blonde hair that resembled sunlight shone.

* * *

The day Shin Kim's major league contract was officially signed.

"How do you get your legs to fit like this? is not it?"

"It is thanks to the excellent determination of the director!"

"Child, today is Korean beef!"

"thank you!"

The wallet of Director Won Byung-hoon, a nerdy MBS SPORTS+ who accidentally secured an exclusive broadcast right in the Major Leagues in 2012, opened his mouth wide with joy.

"Are you human? This is what I mean... … No, we belong to the Yankees, so... … Good things are good, huh!"

A huge Yankees fan called the Doctor at a young age for their early graduation march shed a gloomy smile that did not match the flowery beauty.

"Fufu."

Shin Kim, who signed the contract coolly, also had a smile all the time thanks to someone.

But he's the only one who can't smile.

"Kim, are you really going to be like this? It's a major contract now, but if you show this attitude to a long-term contract later... … ."

Hevin DeGrian, an unlucky scout who had to nod his head at the negotiating table with the New York Yankees.

"You don't know yet, but for a major leaguer, salary is...…."

Shin Kim clings to him as if he must change his mind.

He handed Hebin a note with a grin.

"take it."

"So the A-rod… … huh? What is this? Ryu Han-jun? Noah Syndergaard? Mookie Betts?"

For major league scouts, names weighing more than gold are lined up, a note that can bring the rebuilding of the empire and the independence of Hebin at the same time.

"Look carefully, that's all I can give you."

"… … ? No, I've heard of some... … ."

To Hebin, who was frantically looking through the names with the note in his hand, Kim Shin gave him one more thing.

"And please start making this right now."

"… … What else is this? No, wait! May this be... … !"

Leaving behind Hebin, who was astonished to find out what was inside, Shin turned around and gave a congratulatory order.

"Please make it in top secret."

There was a glove with two thumbs drawn on it.