Seo is a very curvy player. He had high expectations when he joined the SK Wyverns (currently SSG) as the seventh pick in the first round in the 2011 draft, but he struggled due to knee surgery after joining the club, and chose to go to Sangmu early after the 2012 season. Since then, he was able to play in the main league only in 2015.

In 2018, he contributed to his team's victory in the Korean Series by recording 12 holds due to intermediate pitching, and in 2019, he posted 33 holds and was recognized as the league's top bullpen pitcher. In 2022, he contributed to the overall win with 7 wins, 3 losses, 21 saves and 12 holds.

As a result, he was selected as a closing pitcher for the 2023 season, and he fully met his expectations on the bench, including an involuntary march for 20 consecutive games since the opening. Although his 0-all earned run march was broken against the Lotte Giants on May 21, he has continued to secure his team's victory since then.

There were some games that missed the victory because they were somewhat strong in the second half, but he won the Save King (42 saves) because he was so dominant in the Save category from the first half.

In fact, Seo Jin-yong's body was not strong.

At the end of the season, a bone fragment occurred in his right elbow, causing pain every time he pitched. Nevertheless, he endured and threw and won his first individual title.

After the season, Seo Jin-yong underwent surgery to remove bone fragments in his elbow and removed the pain. Although his arm condition is cautious due to surgery, he is preparing for the 2024 season with a refreshing mind, not a major surgery that requires long rehabilitation.

"Last year's goal was to play full-time as the closing pitcher, but I achieved it. And I won the title of Save King," Seo expressed his satisfaction.

"Recently, I have been rehabilitating at a second-tier facility in Ganghwa Island. I'm worried because I had surgery, but I have higher expectations as I can start the season with clean arms," he said.

Seo Jin-yong, who was recognized for his contribution last year, completed his annual contract at 450 million won, up 69.8 percent from 265 million won. This is the highest amount among those who are eligible to renew his contract this winter.

Expectations for him grew as much as his high salary. There was also pressure to defend the title of Save King.

However, Seo said, "There is nothing new we can prepare at this stage. Coach Lee doesn't put any pressure on him either," adding, "I will adjust myself so that I don't gain more weight at the spring camp and do what I have been doing similar to last year."

Seo Jin-yong's goal for 2024 is to become a steady pitcher. He is not without greed for a save king for two consecutive years, but I think consistency comes first.

"I could have saved more last year, but I regret that I couldn't," he said. "You have to do well this year to be told that you are a consistent player. I want to throw as well as I can and play consistently."

"I don't think I'm the best closing pitcher at all. There are many younger and better pitchers in other teams than me," Seo said. "However, I am confident in the race to become the king of saves. I will prepare well to throw my own ball from the opening game."

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