Kim Hye-sung is likely to be demoted to Parx, which was scolded by call-up media and Roberts soon, but Freeman will return
Apr 10, 2025
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This is because he is completing the tasks he received when he was eliminated from the opening roster last month and went down to the minor league camp. In particular, it is evaluated that he has improved his adaptability in hitting.
Kim Hye-sung of Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets started as a leadoff center fielder in an away game against Round Rock Express (under Texas Rangers) at Round Rock Del Diamond, Texas, on the 9th (Korea time) and led the team to a 16-3 victory with three hits, three RBIs, three runs and two steals in six at-bats.
Kim Hye-sung, who played his first three hits of the season and continued his hit streak in six consecutive games since the 2nd, marked a batting average of 0.308 (12 hits in 39 times at bat), nine RBIs, 10 runs, four walks, 12 strikeouts, four steals, and an OPS of 0.873. He hit over .300 for the first time this season. As of today, he was tied for second in scoring in the Triple-A Pacific League, tied for seventh in hits, tied for 20th in batting average, tied for ninth in RBIs, and tied for third in stolen bases. It is safe to say that the verification has been completed to some extent with 45 at-bats in nine games.
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He is showing satisfactory figures in offense, and he believes that he is exploring the inside and outside like a utility in defense.
In the exhibition game between February and March, the Dodgers did not nail Kim Hye-sung's position to second base, but used him evenly as shortstop, center fielder, and left fielder. It was a broad test of his defensive skills, and manager Dave Roberts praised him saying, `Kim Hye-sung can win games with just defense.' In the minor leagues, it can be seen as just a check of defensive ability. In the end, discussions are underway over whether it will be a blow.
Then, who is currently in a precarious position on the Dodgers' Major League roster. It's center fielder Andy Paz. It is said that the Dodgers' weakest position at the beginning of the season is center field. This is because Pazs continues to play below par over the offense and defense.
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The defense is even more disastrous. Farggs, who played in center field in an away game against the Philadelphia Phillies on the 7th, gave a two-run chance by misreading the direction and drop point of lead Bryce Harper's ordinary fly into a double in the bottom of the seventh inning when he was leading 7-6. In the end, the Dodgers lost 7-8.
At the time, manager Dave Roberts misread the batting. It was a line drive and it was clear that he got it right. Parx moved while watching the ball, but went to the right. At that point the ball fell elsewhere. I have read with difficulty."
A critical mistake was also made in the base learning. He walked after one out in the top of the sixth inning when he was trailing 0-1 against Philadelphia on the 5th, but he was caught in check at Mookie Betts' at-bat after Shohei Ohtani struck out.
In response, Roberts said ahead of the game on the 7th, `If you are a young player, you should follow the rules of the game, but two days ago, Pazs was out in check. There are times when I have to go, there are times when I have to stop, but then I had to stop. He pointed out, "You can't go out as a runner."
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After the game against Washington on the 10th, the Dodgers will take a day off on the 11th and continue its six consecutive home games with the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies from the 12th. It is a period in which Kim Hye-sung can explore the possibility of receiving a call-up notification. However, Freddie Freeman, who left due to an ankle injury, is scheduled to return in time for the Cubs on the 12th, so it is unclear whether there will be a place for Kim Hye-sung.
Hunter Pedusia, who was called up when Freeman was on the injured list, is certain to be demoted, and if Kim Hye-sung comes up, Pazs is likely to go to the minor.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
