Only one of Kim Hye Sung Outman Pahes survives, Roberts' resolution? Pazs is the most favorable medium
Mar 10, 2025
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MLB.com said on the 10th (Korea time) that Kim Hye-sung is unlikely to be selected as the Dodgers' second baseman or center fielder in an article titled `One remaining position competition for each club to solve.'
The media picked two remaining competitive positions for the Dodgers: second baseman and center fielder. In the meantime, when one of these two positions is resolved, the other is automatically determined. What is certain is that Tommy Edman secures a lot of playing time in the two positions, which depends on whether one of Kim Hye-sung, James Outman, or Andy Pazs joins the roster, and added that Pazs, who has a good recent major league performance, has an advantage.
Edman will play as the main second baseman or center fielder, which means his playing time allocation will vary depending on who survives in the major leagues among Kim Hye-sung, Outman or Pazs. Then, he said that Pazs was the most advantageous among the three.
If interpreted differently, only one of Kim Hye-sung, Outman, and Pazs will be included in the 26-man opening roster. In other words, Roberts appears to have decided to join the roster of other utility players, Quique Hernandez, Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, and backup catcher Austin Barnes.
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Edman was recognized for his ability last winter by signing a five-year, $74 million extension contract. Edman, who moved from St. Louis Cardinals to Dodgers last summer, did not do his part due to injuries in the second half of the year, but he contributed greatly to the World Series by playing a strong role in offense and defense in the postseason. In particular, he was named MVP in the NLCS against the New York Mets, marking a batting average of 0.407, one home run, 11 RBIs, 5 runs, and 1.022 OPS, and had the best year of his life. Then, the Dodgers tied it to a five-year long-term contract until 2029.
Edman is a utility player who can see both second and center field. Regardless of which position you play, you can show off your excellent defensive skills.
In addition, since his Major League debut last year, Pazs has established himself as the main center fielder by batting .248 with 13 home runs, 46 RBIs, 65 points, and an OPS of 0.712 in 116 games.
So, if Edman goes out as second baseman, the most likely way for Pazs to see center field is to be seen. If Edman goes to center field, Kim Hye-sung, Kiké Hernández and Chris Taylor can take over the second baseman depending on whether the opponent's starter is left-hander or right-hander. Of course, Kim Hye-sung can start as a center fielder and Edman as a second baseman.
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Kim Hye-sung played as a substitute in the home exhibition game against the Athletics at Camelback Ranch on the same day and showed off his perfect batting by hitting one hit, two RBIs and one walk in one at-bats, but manager Dave Roberts said, `Kim Ha-sung's batting today was good. However, discussions on whether to go with the team in Tokyo are still ongoing.'
Roberts is struggling with whether Kim Hye-sung is the main player or not, but whether he is a major or minor player.
When right-hander Mitchell Ohtanez's 7th fastball (156.3km) flew high into the body's high course with two outs in the seventh inning, Kim Hye-sung hit it lightly and connected it with a hit in front of center field to bring two runners home. It was Kim Hye-sung's first timely hit when there was a runner in this exhibition game.
Kim Hye-sung had a batting average of 0.192 (5 hits in 26 at-bats), one home run, three RBIs, four runs, four walks, 10 strikeouts, one stolen base and an OPS of 0.608 in 13 spring training games. The batting average in the 20s is close.
Kim Hye-sung's adaptability has improved remarkably since March. Since the game against San Francisco on the 2nd, he has marked a batting average of 0.333 (4 hits in 12 at-bats), two walks, three strikeouts, and an OPS 1.012 in seven games. He is in stark contrast to his batting average of 0.071 (one hit in 14 at-bats), two walks, seven strikeouts and an OPS of 0.259 in six games in February.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
