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input2025-07-14 19:12:19
Kim Hye -sung (26, Los Angeles Dodgers) ‘major league debut in the first half of Kim Hye -sung (26, LA Dodgers) is not awkward. In the second half of the year, it is faster than expected, and it is discussed in the second half.
San Francisco Oracle Park on the 14th. Kim Hye -sung played as a hit in the last match of the Dodgers and struck out two at -bats. Until this day, Kim Hye -sung scored 0.339 at 112 at -bats, 0.842 OPS, 2 home runs, 13 RBIs, and 11 steals. This is an amazing figure considering that it is a platoon resource, not a main game.
Kim Hye -sung’s season began in the minor leagues, not the major leagues. The contract with the Dodgers is $ 22 million in 3+2 years. Unlike the KBO League, it was not easy to establish a position in the major leagues.
However, Kim Hye -sung did not miss the opportunity. After calling up in early May, he made a strong impression with a shocking record of 0.422 and OPS 1.058 in 21 games. In June, he maintained his batting average of 0.333. In particular, the steals are all successful. The defense and the base were satisfied, and the blow showed more.
Dodgers Dave Roberts also recognizes his presence. According to Los Angeles, USA, Roberts said, “I’m really good at doing it.
It’s not just lip service. In fact, it is noticeable that the utilization has increased. Kim Hye -sung played the Dodgers ‘multi -resource’, traveling to second baseman, third baseman and center field. Kim Hye -sung’s existence was a great help in the Dodgers, who had to secure the flexibility of the infield after the transfer of Ga Bin Lux at the beginning of the season.
Kim Hye -sung’s task is clear. It must be maintained in a limited opportunity. In July, batting average fell slightly. In July, he is batting 0.226. In other words, in the second half, you may need to go back to ‘survival competition’.
However, in the first half of the year, Kim Hye -sung has fully proved to enter the ‘starting lineup’ in the second half. Kim Hye -sung’s second half of the keyword is ‘persistence’.
The Dodgers in the second half begin with three homes with Milwaukee Brewers. It is noteworthy what Roberts will take out. If Kim Hye -sung continues to play as much as the first half, it is a scenario that can enter ‘fixed selection’ rather than ‘platoon resources’ in the second half.
kenny@sportsseoul.com