V12 Challenge Tess-type's Wish to Overcome both the rumor of being kicked out and the top left. "To the team who believed in me"

Oct 14, 2024

V12 Challenge Tess-type's Wish to Overcome both the rumor of being kicked out and the top left. 'To the team who believed in me'
KIA Socrates hits a solo home run and shares joy at the top of the fourth inning at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 19th. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/



V12 Challenge Tess-type's Wish to Overcome both the rumor of being kicked out and the top left. 'To the team who believed in me'
The Kiwoom-KIA match held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 8th. KIA left fielder Socrates jumps and catches Kiwoom Jang Jae-young's ball in the top of the first inning. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.8/
The image of foreign hitter Socrates Brito preparing for the Korean Series is ever-changing.

His eyes change when he starts training even though he makes jokes about his colleagues. Even during a short break, he continues to be serious by communicating with the coaches through interpretation.

This image of Socrates may not have been seen.



From the middle of the first half, Socrates was rumored to be kicked out. It was pointed out that there was a lot of regret for foreign batters, such as the batting average, which was only 274 percent until May, and the ability to produce long balls that rarely caught fire. In particular, it was also mentioned that the batting average against left-handers was 235, which could not overcome the 'left-handed bar' temperament that lasted for two years. In order for KIA to remain in the lead, there was a view that it needed to find a batter with a clear shot.

However, Kia chose to believe in Socrates. The focus was on his stance of trying harder than anyone else to rebound. KIA manager Lee Bum-ho is also a good player when it gets hot. I'm sure he'll show his skills," he said, cheering Socrates on.



V12 Challenge Tess-type's Wish to Overcome both the rumor of being kicked out and the top left. 'To the team who believed in me'
The Kiwoom-KIA match at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 8th. Socrates is cheering after hitting an RBI double with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.8/
V12 Challenge Tess-type's Wish to Overcome both the rumor of being kicked out and the top left. 'To the team who believed in me'
A match between the Samsung Lions and the KIA Tigers at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 31st. KIA Socrates is cheering after hitting a timely come-from-behind hit in the top of the sixth inning with two outs and runners on the second and third bases. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.08.31/
Socrates succeeded in rebounding from June to September, hitting a monthly batting average in the mid-30s for four months. The final result of the regular season is a batting average of 310 (171 hits in 552 at-bats) with 26 home runs and 97 hits, and an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 0.875. After entering the KBO League in 2022, 'career high' is the result. He also showed the best performance against left-handers with a batting average of 289 and 11 homers (a batting average of 318 against right-handers, 14 homers).

Socrates, who met in a training session for the Korean Series at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 7th, said "It is a season he played while continuing to win." He played with more fun than ever. "I'm also enjoying this relaxation ahead of the Korean Series." He added "It's a meaningful season. He showed better performance than the last two seasons and overcame the prejudice that he is weak against left-handed pitchers"First of all, I thought "This team believes in me." I was able to gain confidence in the season.



V12 Challenge Tess-type's Wish to Overcome both the rumor of being kicked out and the top left. 'To the team who believed in me'
KIA-SSG match held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 17th. KIA lost 0-2, but Samsung lost to Doosan to secure the regular season title. Socrates, Nail, and Kim Do-young are taking commemorative photos at the winning event. Incheon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.17/
The Korean Series is being prepared for the first time since entering the KBO League. Socrates has only one goal. "Every time I played a home game in Gwangju in a packed audience, I imagined the Korean Series. I think it will create a more enthusiastic atmosphere"I will give everything for the team and my colleagues who believed in me. At the last minute, I want to lift the trophy in front of our fans with my teammates and coaches."

Looking back at the time when the KIA Tigers built the V11 seven years ago, we cannot forget the performance of an outstanding foreign player named Roger Bernadina. It goes without saying that a foreign batter's shot is the shortest way to win due to the nature of the Korean Series, where every game is a match. Tess's brother dreams of 'Boeun'.



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