Tess won again! batting average of 0.417 OPS of 0.922…Can KBO Comebacks Be Real
Feb 09, 2025
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Socrates, a Dominican Republic native who played for the KIA Tigers until last year, won the Dominican Winter League by his team, Leonese del Escogido, and won the Caribbean Series. It was the 23rd Caribbean Series championship for the Dominican Republic.
Escogido played for the Dominican Republic in the 'Caribbean Series', a national competition between Latin American countries. Escogido, led by former major leaguer Albert Pujols, beat Mexico 1-0 in the final in Mexicali, Mexico.
Coach Pujols went to the hospital twice for the flu and watched the final while wearing a mask. The MVP of the tournament is right-hander Esmill Rogers, who played for the Hanwha Eagles in the past.
Veteran pitcher Rogers, who has become somewhat generous, allowed only 1 win, 1 loss and 2 earned runs in 12 ⅔ innings in this tournament, and posted a 1.42 ERA with 5 hits, 8 strikeouts and 5 walks. In particular, he pitched six scoreless innings in the final.
Socrates, another welcome face, and first baseman Yamaico Navarro are also the winning members.
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Socrates did not hit a single in the final, but he recorded his best performance in the tournament with a batting average of 417, three RBIs, four runs scored, and an OPS of 0.922.
Socrates said in an interview with his team Escogido after confirming the championship that "winning was my goal from the beginning. We all agreed together, and we were able to achieve the victory we wanted. The league in my home country gave me a chance to play, and Pujols also thanked me for using me to play every day.
Socrates has yet to confirm his team to play in the 2025 season. The breakup was confirmed as KIA recruited new foreign hitter Patrick Wisdom instead of renewing his contract with Socrates. However, since the KIA club has released the right to withhold Socrates, it is possible to sign a contract with any team in the KBO League.
All 10 teams have already finished forming foreign batters. Socrates, who rejected the Taiwan League's love call, may come as a substitute during the season in order to make a comeback in the KBO League. As the winter league and national competitions showed clutch heating ability beyond the regular season, chances are expected to go if they keep their sense of practice.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
