Consistent routines help bullpen workhorse enjoy success

At 40, LG Twins reliever Kim Jin-sung is one of the oldest pitchers in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). But the right-hander is also one of the most durable ones, too. He appeared in 50 games in the first half of this season, the second-highest total in the league. The Twins have 56 games left this season and Kim could surpass his career high of 80 appearances set in the 2023 season. "I guess the team has needed me quite a bit so far," Kim said with a smile before the Twins' game against the Lotte Giants was rained out at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. "Our trainers have taken good care of me. I don't feel fatigued at all." As much help as he gets from his trainers, Kim is doing plenty of work himself off the mound. "I enjoy working out on my own. I can concentrate better that way," he said. "I do a lot of running. I run for 20 minutes before and after games, and spend a lot of time doing calisthenics, too." Kim extolled the virtues of calisthenics, saying they are more important to relievers than weight training, given the unpredictable nature of their job and their workload. "IWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times