Detrick N.ce (34), a left-hander who played as a foreign player for the LG Twins in the KBO League last year, is aiming to return to the Major League from the Detroit Tigers. He failed to renew his contract even after winning 13 games, but if he is called up to the Major League, he will be able to make more money. 

The U.S. "Detroit Free Press" announced on the 8th (Korea Standard Time) that Detroit signed a minor league contract with Enns and will join spring training as an invited player in February. There is nothing new with the news that was known early last month. 메이저놀이터

However, details of the contract were newly disclosed in the report. The deal is under the condition of 1.3 million U.S. dollars when promoted to the Major League. LG received a total of 1 million dollars (down payment of 300,000 dollars, annual salary of 600,000 dollars, and incentives of 100,000 dollars) last year. 

The Detroit Free Press said, "Nce, who belongs to Triple-A Toledo, is expected to serve as a starter or bulk reliever," adding, "I spent the last three years in Asia after throwing a total of 26 ⅓ in the major leagues in 2017 and 2021." 

"In 2024, he pitched 167 ⅔ innings in 30 games and posted an ERA of 4.19. He pitched the most innings in his career in college and 14 professional seasons. He recorded 13 wins and 6 losses, 157 strikeouts (22 percent of strikeouts) and 50 walks (seven percent of walks)." 

Having joined LG Twins last year after serving as the Seibu Lions of Japan from 2022-2023, Ence gained high expectations as the first starter. He started the game in a good mood by winning the showdown between Ryu Hyun-jin of Hanwha Eagles who returned from the Major League as the starting pitcher, but continued to throw fastballs until May. While he liked the maximum speed of 152 km/h and the average speed of 148 km/h as a left-hander, he was attacked by simple pitching patterns due to weak pitching capability. 

His ball control was not bad, but he couldn't manage the number of pitches due to foul cuts by batters, and his ability to digest innings also deteriorated. As he and Casey Kelly fell into a slump until May, they competed rather than competing for who would be released. As Ence stabilized to some extent from June, Kelly was released in July. 

After successfully surviving the game, N.C.E. posted five wins, three losses and an earned run average of 3.58 in 12 games (70 ⅓ innings). His 13th win was tied for third in the entire league. However, his team garnered 6.2 points per nine innings, which was largely attributable to the team's support. His earned run average (ERA) was 14th out of 20 pitchers in the regular innings, falling short of the average. The value of changeup pitches increased in the second half, but the team failed to instill confidence in him enough to renew his contract. 

LG, which renewed its contract with Elijah Hernandez who pitched as Kelly's replacement in the fall baseball, put N.S. on the list of players withheld, but ultimately did not renew its contract. LG broke up with N.S. by recruiting right-hander Yoni Chirinos, who won 20 titles in the Major League as a new foreign pitcher. 

After spending three years in Asia, N.S. will again try to play in the Major League. His career in the Major League includes 11 games (first starter, 26 ⅓ innings) with the Minnesota Twins in 2017 and Tampa Bay in 2021 with two wins, two saves and an ERA of 3.42 strikeouts. Attention is focusing on whether he will be able to realize his dream of returning to the big leagues by using his Asian experience as a springboard.