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| Lotte and Kiwoom at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 23rd, and Lotte Hwang Sung-bin hits a triple that separates the right-center in the top of the fifth inning and cheers. Gocheok = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2024.06.23/ |
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| Lotte and Hanwha match held at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 28th. Lotte's Hwang Sung-bin succeeded in stealing second base in the third inning. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.06.28/ |
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"Did you think your opponent would avoid you? He was just watching the first and second strikes."
Lotte Giants' Hwang Sung-bin had his best year since his debut.
He has a batting average of 356 as of the 1st. Although it has yet to fill the regulation 241 at-bats as of the 29th for Lotte as it has only 199 at-bats, it can rank third in the current batting rankings after Dawson (Kium, 368 percent) and Herredia (SSG, 366 percent).
Above all, he abandoned his batting form in the past, which was close to 'getting it right as he started and running' As the right leg became a support, a sharp swing was attached. As a result, his slugging power has improved by hitting three home runs in two games a day.
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| Lotte and KIA match held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 27th. Lotte Hwang Sung-bin, who hit in the sixth inning and got on base. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.06.27/ |
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In addition, Hwang Sung-bin's feet, which make a triple, are added to the considerable double-hit ball. The number of doubles, triples and home runs this season is the same as four each. As a result, the on-base plus slugging ratio (OPS) reaches 0.898. The number of stolen bases is also 32 this season, ranking second in the entire league after Cho Ha-sung (39). The number of stolen bases exceeded 30 even before the end of the first half.
Before he came up as the main player, coach Lim Hoon took a look at his batting from start to finish and held him. Starting this year, ABS (automatic ball determination system) will be responsible for the strike zone, not the referee. Although there are variations in each stadium, both teams are given a fair and constant zone. Hwang Sung-bin sticks as close to his home plate as possible. The secret to the rise is not to touch the ball that is far away.
Enthusiasm remains the same. The front of the uniform is always covered in dirt. If it's safe timing, it's the same with him throwing himself to first base without hesitation. Hwang Sung-bin smiled when he was worried about his injury, saying, `It's an instinct, so I can't help it.'
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| Lotte and Hanwha match held at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 28th. Hwang Sung-bin sprints to first base in the third inning of a strikeout. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.06.28/ |
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Still, fans doubt Hwang's performance. If there is no hit for a day or two, DMs (direct messages) will flood Hwang Sung-bin's SNS. Hwang Sung-bin said "There were a lot of people who were worried that my batting form would collapse. I've changed. I want to say it's okay," he said, holding himself together.
It's not just the fans. Hwang Sung-bin is still young in the eyes of Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung, who has gone through all sorts of hardships. Recently, head coach Kim Tae-hyung was also seen smiling broadly while trying to scold Hwang Sung-bin, who was struck out during the game.
Coach Kim Tae-hyung said, `First pitch, second pitch, and then two strikes. Hwang Sung-bin is not a slugger enough to avoid the opposing pitcher. I told him to hit aggressively."
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| Hwang Sung-bin, who scored during Lotte and Kiwoom's sacrifice fly at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 23rd, is sharing his joy. Gocheok = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2024.06.23/ |
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