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KT signed its first non-FA multi-year contract with KT

"We are preparing to sign a multi-year non-FA contract with Ko. The contract period is five years, and details such as the amount and options are being adjusted," a KT source said on Sunday. Although the contract has not been finalized, the amount KT suggested to Ko is reportedly worth 10 billion won.

Ko Young-pyo, who graduated from Dongguk University and wore KT's uniform as the 10th pick in the first round of the second round of the 2014 rookie draft, will qualify as an FA after the 2024 season. If Ko Young-pyo, who has grown into the most consistent starting pitcher in the entire KBO league with more than 10 wins in three consecutive years from 2021 to last year and more than 20 quality starts (more than six innings and less than three earned runs), comes to the market, it is expected that a contract of more than 10 billion won will be possible.

Right-hander sidearm pitcher Ko Young-pyo had an average fastball speed of 134.6 kilometers per hour last year, the only pitcher who was 140 kilometers or less among the 17 pitchers who filled the stipulated innings last year. This shows that he is not a pitcher who competes with ball power. Change-ups, Ko's main weapon, are considered the best in the KBO League. Hitters walk away with swings and misses or ground balls without strength due to Ko's change-up from the same arm swing as a fastball.

On top of that, he only gave 19 walks while striking out 119 last season, and he also possesses control like a blade. His strikeout/ball-netting (K/BBB) ratio of 6.00 ranked first in the entire KBO league. On top of that, analysts say that Ko Young-pyo will likely see his "aging curve" (a phenomenon in which players age) in addition to his robust game management skills.

KT has highly regarded not only Ko's performance but also his symbolism. He is a franchise star who has shared his team's history since he entered the pro league in 2015. "Ko Young-pyo is an iconic player of our team, so he has offered a multi-year non-FA contract for the first time in his team," a KT source said.

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