Kim Hye-sung Appears After 1 a.m. Making his big league debut with a second base
May 04, 2025
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LA Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung was called up to the Major League for the first time this season ahead of an away game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia on the 4th (Korea time).
Kim Hye-sung, who signed a contract with the Dodgers for up to $22 million for 3+2 years through the posting system ahead of this season, was eliminated from the spring camp and exhibition game competition, opening in Triple A, not the big league. Kim Hye-sung recorded a batting average of 252 (29 hits in 115 at-bats) with five home runs and 19 RBIs in Triple-A, and finally had a chance due to the injury of key batter Edman, a multi-agent inside and outside.
Manager Dave Roberts said of Kim Hye-sung's call-up "He was doing well in Triple-A and made changes to his batting form. It is expected that it can play the role of second baseman, shortstop, center fielder, pinch runner, and stolen base. He made changes to deal with major league pitchers in Triple-A. We are all looking forward to Kim Hye-sung's big league debut", he explained.
Kim Hye-sung, who went through an adaptation period in Triple-A with a changed batting form, was notified of the call-up by the manager of Triple-A's team after the game on the 3rd, the previous day, and packed his bags and moved to Atlanta.
In a round interview with local reporters after the call-up, Kim Hye-sung said, "(The hitting form) has changed overall. It's hard to pinpoint what's changed"There are still parts that will be better, but I think it's definitely better than when I first came. I had a great time in Triple-A and came up", he expressed his feelings.
However, Roberts did not include Kim Hye-sung's name in the starting lineup. With Sasaki Rocky starting, Chris Taylor played second baseman, Mookie Betts played shortstop, and Andy Pazs played center field.
Kim Hye-sung, who warmed up with her teammates before the game, stood on the bench and watched the game.
There have been many twists and turns since our debut. It rained a lot before the start of the game, and after more than three hours of delay, the game began at 10:21 p.m. local time.
The game lasted well past midnight. Kim Hye-sung, who was waiting on the bench, was put in as a second baseman in the bottom of the ninth inning when the Dodgers led 10-3. The Dodgers put Kim Hye-sung in second base defense and changed Taylor's position to left field.
It was already past 1 a.m. when Kim Hye-sung was put in as a logistical guard. Kim Hye-sung, who stepped on the infield turf at Truist Park, did not take out directly in the bottom of the ninth inning as Atlanta's batters struck out all three outcounts. Kim Hye-sung's Major League debut at-bat was postponed to the next opportunity, and the Dodgers won a big victory, 10-3.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
