Three of the pitchers who ranked in the top 5 as of the 28th in the "2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League" ERA category are domestic players. James Nail (KT Wiz. 1.16), Yoni Chirinos (LG Twins·1.70), Won Tae-in (Samsung Lions·1.86), and Ko Young-pyo (KT·1.86), while James Nail (KIA Tigers·1.05) is running in first place. It is also interesting to note that three domestic aces are showing off their presence among the best foreign pitchers this season. It is also interesting to note that Cody Ponce (Hanwha Eagles·1.96) and Cole Irvin (Doosan Bears·1.98) are trailing them.안전놀이터

ERA is the most fundamental indicator when evaluating a pitcher. The lower the ERA, the minimum number of earned runs in nine innings. This is all the more important because it means that the team has created the necessary conditions for winning. The reason why it is the record that is shown first among major indicators of pitchers is related to this.

Ahn Woo-jin (Kium Heroes, 2.11) won the title of ERA in 2022. If this trend continues, it is worth hoping that Korean starting pitchers will be able to build their pride in three years. Cho Hyung-joon, Won Tae-in, and Ko Young-pyo are all starting pitchers representing the KBO League. Expectations are high as it has gained more power in April. Cho recorded 0.36 in April, Won Tae-in recorded 1.50 in April, and Ko Young-pyo recorded 0.96.

Cho started five games this season and recorded two wins, one loss, 35 strikeouts and five walks. QS (pitching six or more innings and three or less earned runs) started in the fourth inning, and allowed only 0.94 on-base hits per inning (WHIP). He returned to the mound in the second half of last season after undergoing Tommy John Surgery meant to link tendons in his elbow, but it was unfortunate. KT manager Lee Kang-chul exclaimed, "It's really improved," adding, "It's not easy for batters to attack because the ball ends are so good.

Due to a shoulder injury sustained in the Korean Series last year, Won also got off to a late start this season. However, he has achieved QS three times in five matches, no loss, WHIP 0.90 and 21 strikeouts, and four walks, maintaining his position as the ace in Korea. He won the most wins (15 wins) last season, and his experience of playing 150 innings for four consecutive years even gives him a sense of experience.

Ko is also cruising after recovering from last season's sluggishness (6 wins and 8 losses in 18 games, 4.95 ERA). In six games, he recorded two wins and one loss, 43 strikeouts, seven walks and a WHIP of 0.96. The QS is in the fifth inning. He is in good condition, as he garnered eight strikeouts on average in four games in April, but it is regrettable that his luck was not consistent. However, his pitching performance alone proves his value.