Hope for the Mainland opening game? The purpose of Triple A Kim Hye-sung is to adapt to fast balls, and call-ups will be possible after mid-April
Mar 12, 2025
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When he signed with the Dodgers earlier this year on the condition of $12.5 million for three years and up to $22 million for five years, including a two-year option, he was considered to be the main second baseman, but he was expected to go to the minor leagues when he failed to adapt to major league pitchers in the exhibition game.
After winning an exhibition game against the Cleveland Guardians 10-4 at Glendale Camelback Ranch in Arizona on the 12th (Korea time), the Dodgers began preparing to leave for Tokyo, Japan, where the opening two consecutive games against the Chicago Cubs will be held.
The Dodgers fly to Tokyo on a team charter flight Wednesday morning local time. However, after the game against Cleveland, he did not disclose the preliminary list of 31 players for the formation of the 26 opening roster. These 31 people will be on board a chartered flight.
Manager Dave Roberts told local media about the composition of "'16 pitchers - 15 fielders' It's one of the two proposals I've written' In other words, the other may be 15 pitchers-16 fielders, or 17 pitchers-14 fielders. On the other hand, the Dodgers immediately announced the list of seven players going down to the minor leagues. One of them is Kim Hye-sung.
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In addition to Kim Hye-sung, the Dodgers also made Bobby Miller, a promising starting player, join Triple-A for the season. In addition, right-hander Giovanni sent Jegojos, catcher Dalton Rushing, infielders David Bodie and Michael Chavis, and outfielder Eddie Rosario down to minor league camp.
Bodhi showed off his hottest batting skills with a batting average of 0.400, two homers, nine RBIs and an OPS of 1.171 in exhibition games, but failed to achieve his dream of being promoted to the Major League. Bodhi can exercise his opt-out rights later this month and I'm curious about his choice.
Kim Hye-sung hit .207 (6 hits in 29 at-bats), one home run, three RBIs, six runs, four walks, 11 strikeouts, two steals, and an OPS of 0.613 in 15 spring training games. Bodhi, who hit two home runs with a batting average in his 40s, also went to the minor, but it was unreasonable for Kim Hye-sung to overcome the opening roster.
He showed some adaptability with a batting average of 0.333 and an OPS of 0.945 in nine games in March, but failed to make a dramatic turnaround. The strikeout rate reached 33.3 percent. It should be said that the weak bat's ability has been hampered.
Roberts said, "When Kim Hye-sung rarely showed a sharp hit at the end of last month, Kim Hye-sung believes in himself and comes here to compete. be in a race for a seat"But I want to be clear that there are questions about hitting. From our point of view, it's a fair idea."
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Then, when will Kim Hye-sung be called to the big league.
First of all, Kim Hye-sung also crossed the path to the opening roster of the U.S. mainland. After the Tokyo Series against the Cubs, the Dodgers will move back to the U.S. and hold the Freeway Series, the last event of the exhibition game, against the Los Angeles Angels on the 24th and 26th. Then, starting with a home game against the Detroit Tigers on the 28th, he will start a full-fledged race. It is difficult for Kim Hye-sung to be called to the Major League at that point.
The reason he sent him down to Oklahoma City is to adapt more to the new batting form and fastballs of Triple-A pitchers. I have no choice but to go to the game. Oklahoma City will play the opening game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (under the Houston Astros) on the 29th. If Kim Hye-sung has to play more than 10 games in Triple-A, he can look at the call-up after April 15. It is only when he showed a satisfactory batting performance.
Dodgers Nation said 'Kim Hye-sung failed to join the Japanese expedition. He said he will start the season in the minor leagues and continue his training to adapt to Major League pitching, and Roberts said the big difference in pitching speed between KBO and MLB is an important obstacle for Kim to start his U.S. baseball career.
Triple-A also has many pitchers who throw fastballs in the mid to late 90 miles and 100 miles. It means to develop fast ball adaptability.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
