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Second-year free agent Han Hyun-hee pitched out of the bullpen with a brighter face.

The Samsung-Lotte practice game was held at the Akama Stadium in Onna Village, Okinawa, Japan, on Nov. 27. Before the game, Lotte's Han Hyun-hee checked his physical condition by pitching out of the bullpen.

Lotte's first through fourth lineup has been finalized under new manager Kim Tae-hyung. Foreign pitchers Barnes and Wilkerson were both re-signed. In addition, Park Se-woong and Na Kyun-ahn, who had their military issues resolved through the Hangzhou Asian Games, could start. A fifth starter is needed, and Han Hyun-hee and Lee In-bok are the favorites.

Han Hyun-hee switched from Kiwoom to his hometown Busan Lotte as a free agent ahead of the 2023 season.

Despite the 4 billion won price tag, he disappointed his hometown fans last year, going 6-12 with a 5.45 ERA. It was a career-low season.

Rookie of the year and holdover. There was no sign of his two 11-win starts.

Han is an all-around pitcher who can start and pitch in the middle. But it doesn't matter if he can't throw strikes. He needs his old self, 안전놀이터 the one that snakes in and out like a snake.

He returned to his hometown of Busan, but his first year as a free agent was a disappointment.

He spent the offseason working on his weight and rebuilding his incisors. He's not too old at 31. He can bounce back.

Han Hyun-hee is training at the second camp in Okinawa with a brighter face. This year, he is sweating thickly to show a better figure.

It's time for the "Busan Man" to repay his hometown fans for their passionate support.