Is it a bird or a comet? Making a fuss, Kim Hye-sung's debut is crazy...Lee Jung-hoo has 2G consecutive shots
May 15, 2025
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LA Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung (26) hit his first home run since his big league debut. Kim Hye-sung started the game against the Oakland Athletics at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on the 15th (Korea time) as the ninth batter and second baseman, contributing to the team's 9-3 come-from-behind victory by scoring two hits and one RBI in two at-bats, including his debut shot. Kim Hye-sung's batting average for the season rose sharply from 0.304 to 0.360, further increasing the possibility of survival on the big league roster.
Kim Hye-sung's first big league home run came in the top of the fifth inning when the Dodgers were being dragged 2-3. As the leadoff hitter, he hit a superior solo shot to balance 3-3. His first home run in 11 games since his Major League debut. After watching the opponent's right-handed starter Gunner Hogland's fastball, he targeted a fastball with a speed of 92.2 mph (148 kph) that hit the middle of the second pitch.
Kim Hye-sung, who had a thrilling taste in the big league for the first time, kept looking at the direction of the batting and turned around the ground to see if he could believe it. After confirming that it was a home run, he headed home with a farewell ceremony of waving his hands from side to side. Dodgers teammates celebrated by sowing sunflower seeds on Kim Hye-sung.
The local reaction in the U.S. was very hot. Posting a video of Kim Hye-sung's home run on the Major League's official SNS, "Is it new? Is it an airplane? Is it a comet? This is Kim Hye-sung's debut home run in the Major League." This is a witty comparison of a home run to Kim Hye-sung's nickname in the U.S.
Major League Baseball's official SNS also made a fuss, saying, `If you blinked, you probably missed Kim Hye-sung's first home run scene.' Again, it was an expression with 'comet' in mind. Kim Hye-sung's actual home run batting speed was recorded at 104.3 miles (about 168 kilometers per hour).
The official social media of the Dodgers emphasized, "'Don't underestimate Kim Hye-sung's power.'"
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, however, was cool. He took out a pinch hitter Miguel Rojas card in the sixth inning when Kim Hye-sung was at bat with two outs and runners on first base. Kim Hye-sung's joy of hitting his first home run also had to step down for the team for a while, and as a result, the pinch-hitting operation was a success. Rojas fired a timely double to right-center to turn the game around 4-3.
Meanwhile, San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo (27) showed off his strong batting performance by hitting home runs for two consecutive games. Lee Jung-hoo started the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, as the third batter and center fielder, and had one hit (one homer) and two RBIs in five times at bat. San Francisco lost 7-8.
Lee Jung-hoo hit his sixth home run of the season with no outs and first base in the seventh inning when his team was dragged 4-8. A two-run shot over the right-center fence. He hit a changeup by opposing right-hander Line Nelson. It was his first home run in two consecutive games since his Major League debut, following his superior three-run home run against Arizona on the 14th.
The U.S. media evaluated Lee Jung-hoo as a key player in determining whether San Francisco will advance to the playoffs this season. Lee Jung-hoo is living up to expectations with a batting average of 0.286 (48 hits in 168 at-bats), six homers and 29 RBIs, and an OPS of 0.812 in 43 games.
Major League Baseball commentator Ben Verlander, famous for being the younger brother of veteran ace Justin Verlander of San Francisco, praised the two consecutive home runs that `Lee Jung-hoo is a really good baseball player.'
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
