"I will establish myself as a key ML player" to Kim Hye-sung, who pushed out "super utility," as the starting player in the 9th center field against AZ
"I will establish myself as a key ML player" to Kim Hye-sung, who pushed out "super utility," as the starting player in the 9th center field against AZ
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When news of Kim Hye-sung (26) going to the Los Angeles Dodgers spread, many questions followed. It was a natural thought, "Will Kim Hye-sung (26) be able to survive in the championship team with the strongest capability?" He expected to play a limited role as well as performance as a "super utility" in the local market, but when he opened the lid, he was recognized for his value beyond that.
Kim Hye-sung will start as the ninth batter center fielder in the home game of the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California on the 20th (Korea time).
She had seven hits from eight times at bat in three games, which left a huge impact but was excluded from the starting lineup due to her having to deal with left-handed starters, but returned to her position. She will face right-handed pitcher Brandon Part on the day.
There were many things that happened when he was excluded from the selection. Kim Hye-sung, who entered the season in the minor league due to poor performance in the exhibition game, was called up only on the 4th due to Tommy Edman's ankle injury. However, the prevailing view was that he would be subject to a time limit. If Edman returns, he will be demoted to the minor league again.
Although he performed well, there was no strong impact. However, luck followed. Edman's injury was prolonged, and in the meantime, Kim Hye-sung appealed to Roberts properly with an explosive performance.
In particular, he started three consecutive games from the 15th to the 17th, scoring 7 hits in 8 at-bats, including home runs, and playing the first three hits, five bases, and four points in a "life game" against the Athletics on the 16th.
In 14 games, he has a batting average of 0.452 (14 hits in 31 at-bats), one home run, five RBIs, nine runs and three steals (failure 0), a on-base percentage of 0.45, a slugging percentage of 0.581 and an OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of 1.066.
In the end, he survived. The Dodgers has decided to release Chris Taylor, 35, a "super utility" resource, as a DFA. Taylor appeared to have difficulty losing Kim's role as a versatile resource representing the big league, but he proved it with his skills.
ESPN evaluated on the 19th, "The release of Taylor is interpreted as a sign that Korean rookie second baseman Kim Hye-sung will survive in the big league even if Teoscar Hernandez returns from the injured list."
It was as expected. The Dodgers sent James Outman down to Triple-A on Tuesday when it reinstated Teosca, who had been sidelined due to a sprained groin.
LA Times reporter Jack Harris also said, "Given Kim's recent performance, Taylor seemed to be in jeopardy. The remaining task is to give Kim a chance to hit if outfielder Teoscar Hernandez returns," adding, "Kim Hye-sung will continue to receive opportunities due to his versatility."
"Kim Hye-sung has shown stellar performance since the call-up," said Dodgers Nation, which mainly deals with news on Dodgers. "He has an amazing batting average of 0.452 and on-base percentage of 0.485. He has excellent defense and speed has played a big role in many situations. He is undoubtedly the fastest player on the team." 안전놀이터
"Kim Hye-sung is also receiving a lot of love and giving the team real energy," he said. "He is expected to establish himself as a key player in the Major League in the future."