Kim Hye-sung, should we hit our first home run since our debut? 4G consecutive starts, ARI starting left-handed hitters ranked second in NL with six home runs
May 09, 2025
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The Dodgers used Kim Hye-sung as the eighth second baseman in the first of three consecutive away games against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona on the 9th (Korea time).
As a result, Kim Hye-sung started at No. 9 second base against the Miami Marlins on the 6th and has a chance to start for four consecutive games since his batter's debut. On the 7th, he moved to shortstop after playing second base against Miami, and on the 8th against Miami, he started as a center fielder and then moved to second base in the 7th inning.
The Dodgers (25 wins and 12 losses), which are ranked first in the entire Major League, are in the order of Shohei Ohtani (designated hitter), Mookie Betts (striker), Freddie Freeman (first baseman), Will Smith (catcher), Max Muncy (third baseman), Andy Parz (right fielder), Michael Confoto (left fielder), Kim Hye-sung (second baseman), and James Outman (midfielder).
The Arizona starter Kim Hye-sung will meet is right-hander Brandon Part. In his third year in the Major League this year, he pitched 40 ⅓ innings in seven games with a 5-2 record, a 3.79 ERA, 35 strikeouts, WHIP 1.24, and a 0.272 hit rate. The average four-seam fastball speed is 93.3 miles, which is normal, but there are various pitches such as changeup, sweeper, sinker, and curve.
However, he has allowed six left-handed hitters, the second-most among NL pitchers, out of seven homers this season, and Kim Hye-sung may be aiming for his first home run in the big league with a left-handed batter's slugging percentage of 0.481.
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The Dodgers called up Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets Kim Hye-sung on the 10-day IL on the 4th, putting Edman, who suffered an ankle injury.
As soon as Kim Hye-sung reached the big league, he made his major league debut as a defensive replacement against the Atlanta Braves, and on the 5th against Atlanta, he entered as a pinch runner in the ninth inning and failed to stand at the plate for two consecutive games.
However, Kim Hye-sung reportedly started all three consecutive away games against the Miami Marlins at Rondipo Park in Miami, Florida from the 6th to the 8th, and showed great performance at bat, effectively receiving a big league Long Run Plan from Roberts.
Local media outlet Sports Illustrated (IL) said in an article predicting the timing of Edman's return on the 8th that `Edman could return to the Arizona Diamondbacks as early as the rule, but Roberts said he is likely to return after finishing the Arizona series."Roberts also said he plans to leave Kim in the big leagues even after Edman returns.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
