How did Peraza wake up in August .194 → 5HR? The reason why Kim Kyung-moon picked it is...
Aug 25, 2024
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Hanwha Eagles' momentum is strong. He has swept seven wins (three losses) in the last 10 games, continuing his hope for fall baseball. In the game against the Doosan Bears in Jamsil on the 24th, he allowed a reversal and caught up with it and drove the game to extra time, creating a scene in which he won.
It is undeniable that it is a harmony created by a master who has experienced Hanwha's advancement and advancement. Since Kim Kyung-moon took office, Hanwha has shown unrecognizable concentration in both offense and defense. The batting lineup's cohesion and defensive concentration have improved to the extent that it makes them feel as if they are watching another team. Stabilization of the mound is also remarkable. The average earned run in the bullpen, which reached 5.28 in the first half, fell significantly to 3.97 in the second half when Yang Sang-moon, a pitching coach, joined the team. The performance of foreign hitter Jonathan Peraza is also indispensable.
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After the league opened in March, Peraza showed tremendous pace, playing a central hitter for Hanwha. However, the opponent's intensive checks unfolded and drew a downward curve. It has been in a slump since June, when it suffered the cancellation of the first-team entry in the aftermath of the injury. In July, he hit .241 with only two home runs. This slump continued until the beginning of this month. From August 1 to 10, his batting average was only 194, and of his seven hits, he had only one (double).
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Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon cited Peraza's rebound as a 'stress escape' Coach Kim said "If it doesn't go as well as he prepared, stress will inevitably build up. It's true that Peraza didn't hit well in the second half, and that's how stressful he was." "It's a problem even if you don't think, but it's a problem even if you have a lot," he said, adding that "If you don't fit, you put strength in the useless part, but recently you've seen your comforting appearance." He smiled saying, `After the recent home run, it became very bright.'
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