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Samsung Lions' Ariel Juryado Dominant Despite Lack of Wins in KBO

Samsung Lions pitcher Ariel Jurado has been one of the KBO's most effective starters in 2026, recording a 1.62 ERA with six consecutive quality starts. However, he has only two wins to show for it due to bullpen failures and lack of run support. The right-hander has drastically reduced his four-seam fastball usage from 34.2% last year to 18% this season, relying more on his two-seam fastball (27.8%) and diverse pitch mix to baffle hitters.