You're talking differently from the director. If Kim Hye-sung fails to show the media hit he warned, he will back up
Feb 19, 2025
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Japan 'Sponichia Nex' on the 19th 'Kim Hye-sung is currently a candidate for the Dodgers' main second baseman. However, if they fail to show a hit, they will open as utility backup players' reports.
Sponichia Nex said, "'Kim Hye-sung has already shown his long-term defense and excellent physical ability in spring training. As defense and base play are above a certain level, the inevitable task is hitting'.
Kim Hye-sung was actually not a huge slugger in the KBO League either. Kim Hye-sung recorded a career batting average of 344, on-base percentage of 364, and a slugging percentage of 403.
Considering the difference in pitcher levels between the KBO League and the Major League, it is natural that the batting record falls.
Lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco Giants) hit .340 with an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 0.898 in the KBO League and hit .262 with an OPS of 0.641 in his first season in the Major League. Kim Ha-sung (Tampa Bay Rays) recorded a career batting average of 294 OPS 0.866 in the KBO League and a batting average of .2 and an OPS of .622 in his first year in the Major League.
MLB.com also has some questions about Kim Hye-sung. I wonder how he will hold out against Major League pitchers.
However, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts drew the line that Kim Hye-sung's offense is not important right now.
Roberts said "I think Kim Hye-sung is a player who can definitely help him win with just defense."
It means that if you are good at attack, and even if you are bad at it, you are good.
Roberts says "The key is development potential. What direction would be good for Kim Hye-sung? What would be good for the Dodgers? There is no need to answer immediately", dismissing concerns.
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"What Kim Hye-sung needs is swing control and adapt to big league-level pitchers," Gomes said. It will be better if we can understand and cope with how pitchers attack. Of course, it's not something that's going to happen overnight. However, Kim Hye-sung believed that he would be able to correct what he needs and grow."
Dodgers hitting coach Aaron Bates also said he is not in a situation to significantly change Kim Hye-sung's swing.
Bates says "Kim Hye-sung has great qualities. It's just making fine adjustments. Kim Hye-sung was a great player in Korea. It's all about making some adjustments in the Major League because it has all the elements."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
