Second base steal → 3rd base surprise possession, pinch runner Kim Hye-sung made ATL fans nervous in the 9th inningHowever, LAD, who missed the tie chance, ended seven consecutive wins

May 05, 2025

Second base steal → 3rd base surprise possession, pinch runner Kim Hye-sung made ATL fans nervous in the 9th inningHowever, LAD, who missed the tie chance, ended seven consecutive wins
LA Dodgers Kim Hye-sung plays as Andy Paz's first baseman in the top of the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on the 5th (Korea time) and succeeds in stealing second base. AP Yonhap News



Second base steal → 3rd base surprise possession, pinch runner Kim Hye-sung made ATL fans nervous in the 9th inningHowever, LAD, who missed the tie chance, ended seven consecutive wins
Kim Hye-sung is safe by running to third base and sliding as soon as Will Smith gets on base with a strikeout. AP Yonhap News
Los Angeles Dodgers Kim Hye-sung, who stepped on his dream big league ground, did not get a chance to hit for two consecutive games. However, he proved his value by reporting his first stolen base since his Major League debut.

Kim Hye-sung played as a pinch runner in the last of three consecutive away games against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on the 5th (Korea time). Kim Hye-sung, who was born as the 28th major leaguer as a Korean in the match against Atlanta on the previous day, failed to take the batter's box again on the day.

The Dodgers hired Kim Hye-sung, who was waiting on the bench, as a pinch runner in the top of the ninth inning, when lead Andy Parz pushed Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias' seventh fastball to get on base on an infield hit to second base.




Kim Hye-sung succeeded in stealing second base in the next batter's pinch-hitter Will Smith's at-bat, creating a chance for second base and scoring with no outs. In ball count 1B1S, Iglesias' third slider was a ball outside, quickly started and was safe at second base. Second baseman Ajie Albies failed to catch Atlanta catcher Drake Baldwin's throw to second base. Safe timing even if you tag it properly.

Second base steal → 3rd base surprise possession, pinch runner Kim Hye-sung made ATL fans nervous in the 9th inningHowever, LAD, who missed the tie chance, ended seven consecutive wins
Kim Hye-sung goes out as a pinch runner at first base in the top of the ninth inning and is coming back when Atlanta pitcher Raisel Iglesias is in check. EPA Yonhap News
Second base steal → 3rd base surprise possession, pinch runner Kim Hye-sung made ATL fans nervous in the 9th inningHowever, LAD, who missed the tie chance, ended seven consecutive wins
Kim Hye-sung plays as a pinch runner in the ninth inning and runs to third base when Will Smith's strikeout is not out after stealing second base. AP Yonhap News
Kim Hye-sung's first steal attempt and success. Then, as soon as Smith was struck out swinging and ran to first base with a strikeout, Kim Hye-sung, who was looking at the opportunity, rushed to third base and was safe when catcher Baldwin hesitated and threw to first base. For the Dodgers, it's a great opportunity to tie the game with an outfield fly or an ordinary infield grounder.

However, No. 8 pinch hitter Miguel Rojas and No. 9 Austin Barnes struck out Iglesias' changeups and sliders, respectively, and the game ended as they were. The Dodgers, who lost 3-4, suspended their seven-game winning streak. Still leading the entire major league with 23 wins and 11 losses.




Atlanta's closing pitcher Iglesias was on the verge of a Blon save with Kim Ha-sung's flashy base running, and struck out all three outcounts with a powerful pitch, making six saves of the season without allowing a run.

Kim Hye-sung received a call-up from Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets the previous day and was registered on the major league roster. And he made his big league debut as a dream big league player in the bottom of the ninth inning when he played as a second baseman with a 10-3 lead. It was a moment I waited for more than a month in the minor leagues, focusing only on adapting. However, there were no defensive and batting opportunities.

And he finally played as a pinch runner in the offensive inning and stole a base, showing off the value of base learning by occupying second and third bases in a row with fast feet and judgment.




It is not known how much Kim Hye-sung will maintain his status as a big leaguer, but once Tommy Edman returns, he may go down to the minor leagues again.

Kim Hye-sung hit .252 (29 for 115) with five homers, 19 RBIs, 22 runs scored and an OPS of .798 in 28 games for the season in Oklahoma City. Kim Hye-sung was called up to the big league as Edman was on the 10-day injured list starting on the 1st due to a right ankle injury.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.