Swing and defense were all good. MOON is also satisfied with the arrival of a new foreign hitter who will lead Hanwha's No. 1 competition.

Jun 17, 2025

Swing and defense were all good. MOON is also satisfied with the arrival of a new foreign hitter who will lead Hanwha's No. 1 competition.
photo source=Lewis Liberato SNS



"Swing and defense are all good."

Hanwha Eagles head coach Kim Kyung-moon expressed his expectations for alternative foreign hitter Liberato.

Hanwha delivered good news ahead of the first game of its three-game series against the Lotte Giants at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 17th. He announced the recruitment of Liberato as a foreign hitter to replace Floral, who was on the rehabilitation list due to a right pinky shoulder fracture. The contract period is the condition of receiving $50,000 for 6 weeks. Liberato will enter the country on the 19th and join the squad.




Due to the difficult situation of the team competing for first place, there is a difference between heaven and earth without foreign batters. Coach Kim Kyung-moon, who met ahead of the Lotte match, said "The club moved quickly."," he said, expressing his gratitude.

Hanwha's evaluation is that Liberato is a left-handed, left-handed center fielder with fast swing speed and a wide range of defense. Rather than a home run, we can look at it as a medium and long-distance type. In 2022, he played seven big league games for the San Diego Padres and played 910 minor league games. I was playing in the Mexican league this year. Coach Kim explained "The biggest advantage is that I played until recently." This is because he is a player who should be registered immediately and play.

Swing and defense were all good. MOON is also satisfied with the arrival of a new foreign hitter who will lead Hanwha's No. 1 competition.
Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon is watching the training at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 17th. Busan = Reporter's book @sportschosun.com/2025.06.17/
Coach Kim also watched Liberato's play on the video. Coach Kim said, `First of all, swing and defense are all good. I'm looking forward to it. "When I get there, I'll change my condition and register right away. "I will decide whether to start right away or go from the middle after I join the team."




Coach Kim continued "It should be in harmony with the team. No matter how good he was in the Major League, there are some players who can't come to Korea." He is not a glamorous player with a major league career, but it means he can show off his unexpected charm.

Liberato said "I heard that Hanwha is leading the KBO League in the top ranks this season"I want to do my best to help the team win the championship."He expressed his feelings about the contract.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.