Buchanan, Hit Hard in MLB Exhibition Game

Buchanan, Hit Hard in MLB Exhibition Game, “I Confirmed what Kind of Person I am”

Decided to reject Samsung's offer and go to the US... As an invited player on a minor contract with Philadelphia, he started the big league exhibition game and allowed 4 hits and 2 runs in 2 innings.

Right-handed pitcher David Buchanan (34), who signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies after giving up his contract with the Samsung Lions, performed poorly in his first appearance in an exhibition game in the Major League Baseball (MLB).

Invited player' Buchanan started in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox held at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, USA on the 27th (Korean time) and allowed 4 hits, 1 walk, 1 strikeout, and 2 runs in 2 innings. 파워볼사이트

He allowed a heavy hit to leadoff hitter Tyler O'Neill in the bottom of the first inning, walked Masataka Yoshida, and then gave up his first run when he was hit by Rob Refsnyder on a timely hit to right.

In the bottom of the second inning, he gave up a hit to right to leadoff hitter Tyler Heinemann, and then allowed an untimely hit to left to Nico Cavadas with one out and runners on second, allowing an additional run.

Buchanan was replaced in the third inning, and Boston won the game 7-6.

“It really made me realize how difficult it is to pitch here and how fast the game itself moves,” Buchanan said in an interview with MLB.com after the game.

“It also confirmed who I am as a pitcher.”

He continued, "It's true that I was anxious because it was my first appearance since returning," and added, "It feels good to be back.

I enjoy this environment itself."

Buchanan also talked about a scene in September 2015 when he was playing in Philadelphia, where he allowed a home run to Bryce Harper (Philadelphia), who was playing very well for the Washington Nationals at the time.

He said, “At the time, I threw the first pitch behind Harper’s back and later allowed a home run,” and added, “It is a scene I regret in my career.”

“I wanted to talk to Harper then,” he said, adding, “He’s one of the reasons I wanted to come back to the big leagues.”

Buchanan played for Philadelphia from 2014 to 2015, then went on to play for Yakult Swallows of the Japanese Professional Baseball League before joining Samsung in the KBO League in 2020.

Buchanan appeared in a total of 113 games over four seasons in the KBO League and led Samsung's mound with a record of 54 wins, 28 losses, and an average ERA of 3.02.

Last season, he posted outstanding records of 12 wins, 8 losses, and an ERA of 2.54.

Samsung established a contract renewal policy early on.

But Buchanan did not respond.

Buchanan returned to the United States and knocked on the MLB door again.

The response from MLB teams was lukewarm.

Buchanan did not receive a big league contract offer, and on the 16th, he signed a minor league contract with his home team, Philadelphia, that included an invitation to spring training.

Buchanan could dream of making the big league roster depending on his exhibition performance.