NL Rookie of the Year Pando Trapped in Platoon, Kim Hye-sung, who jumped in late, is also possible. Will Roberts support you?
Jun 23, 2025
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Kim Hye-sung started the home game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on the 23rd (Korea time) and scored one hit and one point in four at-bats. The Dodgers came from behind to win 13-7.
Kim Hye-sung hit in four consecutive starts since the San Francisco Giants match on the 15th. During this period, the Dodgers played nine games, with Kim Hye-sung starting four games and hitting four hits in 14 at-bats, with two doubles and two RBIs.
His batting average for this season was 0.372 (29 hits in 78 at-bats), two homers, 12 RBIs, 15 runs, six steals, a on-base percentage of 0.410, a slugging percentage of 0.538 and an OPS of 0.948. He had a batting average of 0.378 (28 hits in 74 at-bats) in 23 games as a starter and a batting average of 0.351 (26 hits in 74 at-bats) against the right-handed pitcher who is a platoon opponent. In other words, Kim Hye-sung often plays his part on the day he starts.
Kim Hye-sung hit a double in his second at-bat after two outs in the fifth inning, trailing 0-3. In ball count 2B, Washington right-hander Michael Soroka's third pitch, 94.2 miles outside fastball, was pushed straight to lead to a double that hit the left-center fence on a one-bound basis. His fifth double of the season, with an angle of launch of 27 degrees, a 97-mile batting speed and a 372-foot flying distance.
The Dodgers, which had previously been pressed by Soroka with no hits, began to revitalize their batters as Kim Hye-sung pulled out a delightful double.
Kim Hye-sung then went out as the leadoff hitter in the seventh inning and got on base due to an error, setting the stage for seven runs in the big innings. Second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. caught and missed a ground ball that pulled right-hander Ryan Lutos' 87.6-mile slider on his body, living at first base. Kim Hye-sung, who advanced to second base due to Confoto's left-handed hit and third base due to Dalton Rushing's walk, then homered on Ohtani's right triple.
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If so, will Kim Hye-sung be more competitive for the "Rookie of the Year" position. The positive flow is read.
Kim Hye-sung ranked second in the NL as a result of the MLB.com released on the 18th of the '2025 Season 2nd Rookie of the Year mock vote'. Four weeks ago, on May 21, the first round of mock voting included the list of 'other-voted players', excluding the top five. It is the first time in a month that the ranking has risen sharply. This means that local reporters and commentators are paying attention to Kim Hye-sung as a contender for the Rookie of the Year award.
However, a backup or platoon player has never been honored with the award in the `Newcomer of the Year' award, which began to be selected in 1947. Even if the regular at-bats or regular innings are not met, it can be seen that the qualification for the Rookie of the Year is given only when the team's main power is formed as a fielder or pitcher.
It should be noted that Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, who finished first in the second mock vote, is not yet a perfect starter. Ahead of the season, Atlanta's No. 1 catcher was veteran Sean Murphy. However, he suffered a fracture in his left rib in early March when spring training was in full swing, and he was rehabilitated for more than a month, delaying his joining of the season.
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However, Atlanta seems to be giving Baldwin more opportunities as Murphy's hit has hardly recovered. If you look at the catcher's selection since June, Baldwin has 10 games and Murphy has 9 games. In particular, Baldwin started four out of five games from the New York Mets on the 19th to the Miami game on the 23rd.
Baldwin is overwhelmed in attack. He has a batting average of 0.293 (44 hits in 150 at-bats), eight homers, 25 RBIs, 17 runs scored, and an OPS of 0.834 in 51 games. Murphy, on the other hand, had a batting average of 0.219 (33 hits in 151 at-bats) in 46 games, nine homers, 21 RBIs, 15 runs scored, and an OPS of 0.747.
However, Baldwin has also been suffering from a decline in his batting since the 21st of last month. The batting average for June is only 0.227. However, he has succeeded in rebounding by hitting five hits, one homer and six RBIs in 13 at-bats in the last four games.
The same goes for Kim Hye-sung. Even if Platoon is applied, I think he can compete with Baldwin if he is guaranteed more opportunities to play. The NL Rookie of the Year competition includes Baldwin, Kim Hye-sung, Miami Marlins catcher and designated hitter Agustin Ramirez (0.233, 11 homers, 27 RBIs, OPS 0.731), Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (0.222, two homers, nine RBIs, 22 runs scored, eight steals, OPS 0.613), Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Chad Patrick (79 ⅔ innings, ERA 3.50, 76 strikeouts, WHIP 1.28). Among them, Kim Hye-sung, who was called up on May 4, is the only one who has less than 100 at-bats. The key is playing time.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
