As a result, Hanwha's killer, who emptied center field with Kim Ji-chan's return, opens his eyes to a hit that fits his body

Apr 21, 2025

As a result, Hanwha's killer, who emptied center field with Kim Ji-chan's return, opens his eyes to a hit that fits his body
A game between LG and Samsung at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 17th, and Samsung's Kim Sung-yoon hits an RBI timely hit in the top of the sixth inning with two outs and a runner on second base. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.17/



Samsung Lions outfielder Kim Sung-yoon is Hanwha Killer.

He has been flying with eight hits (0.500), two walks and three RBIs in 16 at-bats in 12 games since 2023, when he began to stand out in earnest.

This season, he has continued his steady performance with five hits in eight at-bats (0.625) with four points and two walks in three games against Hanwha.




Kim Sung-yoon was selected for the national baseball team at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and also joined the national team at the APBC tournament in Japan the same year. When he was selected, various uses were considered, including multi-outfielders and pinch runners based on fast feet and strong shoulders.

There were many clubs who coveted because they were players with various advantages. Hanwha Eagles, who need fast outfield resources and table setters, were also one of the clubs of constant interest. The original 'football' conductor Kim Kyung-moon's taste is perfect. Hanwha may even be a candidate for a top hitter who has yet to resolve seven consecutive wins. Even outfielder Choi In-ho, who had recently played the role of the first batter, was canceled on the 21st due to a collision injury.

As he hit well against his team, Hanwha left a stronger impression. Bringing 'natural enemy' can double the effect by adding the effect of removing minus. However, unless there is a proper card and decision, it is just a pie in the sky that is coveted.
As a result, Hanwha's killer, who emptied center field with Kim Ji-chan's return, opens his eyes to a hit that fits his body
The game between KT and Samsung at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 13th. Samsung Kim Sung-yoon hit an RBI triple in the top of the eighth inning. Suwon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.04.13/
As a result, Hanwha's killer, who emptied center field with Kim Ji-chan's return, opens his eyes to a hit that fits his body
A game between LG and Samsung at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 17th, Samsung Kim Sung-yoon hits a ground ball to the first base and steps on the base ahead of Song Seung-ki, who was handed the throw. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.17/
As a result, Hanwha's killer, who emptied center field with Kim Ji-chan's return, opens his eyes to a hit that fits his body
A game between LG and Samsung at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 17th, and Samsung's Kim Sung-yoon hits an RBI timely hit in the top of the sixth inning with two outs and a runner on second base. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.17/
Kim Sung-yoon has been hitting well lately. a hit in four consecutive games. He is flying with six hits in 13 at-bats (0.462) with two RBIs.

However, the good trend is on the verge of being slightly cut off. This is because Kim Ji-chan returned from injury prior to the match against Lotte in Daegu on the 19th. He returned the center fielder's position and started on the bench against Lotte on the 20th. Nevertheless, he played as a substitute and gave a hit in the opportunity of one at-bats, continuing his hit in four consecutive games.

The recent good batting feeling is no coincidence. The fruits of the extraordinary efforts throughout the past year are finally seeing light.

In the past, Kim Sung-yoon has been hampered by 'excessive desire to do too well'. I trained too much, and when I tried to do too well on the ground, the play became rigid in a decisive situation.




However, I have gained experience, and I am finally opening my eyes to baseball after going through trial and error. This season, which we had to shake off last year's disappointment.

There is plenty of room at bat. He was even seen humming his own cheering song. As a result, the bat control became much lighter even on the unfavorable ball count.

Kim Sung-yoon, who started in center field twice against Lotte on the 19th, made an infield hit with a low fastball after dragging with a full count in the first at-bat with no outs and no outs in the first inning. It was a stepping stone with two first points in the first inning. In the second inning with no outs and runners on the first and third bases with a 3-0 lead, he made a timely hit to the right with a technical contact that lightly lifted Kim Jin-wook's low slider with his knee slightly lower. a catalyst for a second-inning score. It was a light contact that the bench expected of Kim Sung-yoon.
As a result, Hanwha's killer, who emptied center field with Kim Ji-chan's return, opens his eyes to a hit that fits his body
The game between Samsung and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 30th, and Samsung center fielder Kim Sung-yoon catches Doosan Yang Eui-ji's big hit in the bottom of the seventh inning. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.03.30/
As a result, Hanwha's killer, who emptied center field with Kim Ji-chan's return, opens his eyes to a hit that fits his body
The match between the Samsung Lions and the Hanwha Eagles at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 5th. Samsung's Kim Sung-yoon throws himself toward first base after a surprise bunt in the bottom of the third inning. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.04.05/
Kim Sung-yoon, who filled Kim Ji-chan's injury gap well in offense and defense, is reborn as an OPS-type player with a 333 batting average, a 0.456 slugging percentage and a 0.397 on-base percentage in 22 games this season. He is also showing off his appearance as a clutch heater, with a batting average of 438.

Since Kim Ji-chan's return, he has to split his right field positions and play.

Kim Sung-yoon, who has various uses, is expected to find a breakthrough in the combination of explosive energy and a more relaxed appearance in any situation. Whether it's No. 9 or No. 2, if top hitters Kim Ji-chan and Narinhi are hired, they will be in trouble having to deal with two Kim Ji-chan on other teams.

In the future, the interest of other clubs that need fast outfielders, including Hanwha, is expected to continue.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.