"Ending Home Run?" I didn't even think about it" New foreign big guns omitting 'adaptation', the head coach's reasonable optimism
Jul 23, 2024
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He skipped the Futures League game and played in three games for the first team, and had six hits in 15 at-bats (0.400) and five RBIs. Of the six hits, he had two homers and two doubles each, which account for more than half of his slugging. The slugging ratio is 0.933 and the OPS is 1.333.
Samsung manager Park Jin-man is also very satisfied.
Two homers in three games. On the 21st, he also kicked Lotte closer Kim Won-joong's fork ball at the bottom of the ninth inning, trailing 4-5 against Lotte in Daegu, and hit a 120-meter walk-off home run at the end of the left stands. A thrilling shot that gave precious victory and the Winning Series. Both the stands and the bench became enthusiastic. Arriving at the home, Cardenas was soaked in water baptism.
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Ahead of the match against Hanwha in Daejeon on the 23rd, Park praised the new foreign hitter.
"What was not easy was that new foreign hitters always need an adjustment period. They say it's not easy because they've never seen a pitcher before, such as a fastball or breaking ball angle, so they need an adjustment period. It was the top closer's main weapon, forkball, so I didn't even think of a home run. It was our last attack, so I wanted to hit a long ball, if not a home run, and get a good result, but I gave you the best gift."
a check on opposing pitchers who will be persistent. Will he be able to overcome the incentive and concentration check. Director Park Jin-man was optimistic.
"I think the more you continue to face the opposing pitchers, the better you'll get. He's not a big player at bat. "I think I'll feel more secure if I go around the pitching pattern or breaking ball angle and adapt."
Slugger, who played for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in the Triple-A Philadelphia Minor League. He was recognized for his power enough to hit 20 home runs in 52 games in the first half of this season. 2nd place in home runs in the International League.
Samsung's winning move, which was disappointing for McKinnon's long-shot drought (72 games with four home runs), is successful for now. The ripple effect that will come out while keeping the No. 4 position is also a plus factor that cannot be ignored.
Photo provided = Samsung Lions
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