Kiwoom ace Ahn Woo-jin (24) clearly marks the comma. She had a hospital checkup on the 1st to check the fatigue accumulated in her elbow and 먹튀검증 was told that she needed Tommy John surgery. The interpretation was that he did not come with pain, but that it was an acute exacerbation.

Kiwoom plans to put Ahn Woo-jin on the operating table as soon as possible. Because that way she can buy time. The recovery period for Tommy John surgery is usually around 1 year and 6 months. It is possible to return in as little as a year, but it is not easy. Ryu Hyun-jin (Toronto Blue Jays) also returned in August, one year and two months after undergoing surgery in June of last year.

The recovery success rate of Tommy John surgery is high. He has now pitched a lot, and among pitchers who are said to throw well, it is difficult to find a case in which he has never received a hit. Ryu Hyun-jin received it twice, and Kim Gwang-hyun (SSG) also received it after completing the 2016 season. Both even returned as top-class pitchers. Of course, it is a well-established belief that a certain period of time is needed after returning to completely regain the feeling of pitching. However, Ahn Woo-jin is 24 years old. Age is still a weapon.

What I’m really curious about is Ahn Woo-jin’s future time table. Nothing has been decided yet, and the club plans to keep all possibilities open and support Ahn Woo-jin as much as possible. Common sense tells us that Ahn Woo-jin will not be able to play in the 2024 season anyway, so we must keep in mind the possibility of resolving his military service. It has a close correlation with the direction of the club. 

Ahn Woo-jin cannot receive benefits related to national team registration days. This surgery and rehabilitation may delay his major league challenge. But he shouldn’t feel bad about it. Anyway, for Ahn Woo-jin, who throws a fast ball, there was always a risk of elbow damage. Considering the distant future, it may be better to definitely recover your elbow health this time.

Since his debut in 2018, Ahn Woo-jin has never been registered with the first team for more than 145 days per year. His skills showed less improvement in his first and second years, and he suffered frequent minor injuries. However, a maximum of 30 days can be maintained on the injured list. Even though he’s set back a little further, there’s absolutely no need to be discouraged. Now is the time for the club and Ahn Woo-jin to calmly envision the future.