TB debut soon? Kim Ha-sung's return is coming...Two hits, five runs. You've got a good sense of play
Jun 25, 2025
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Kim Ha-sung, who is playing a real game for the Triple-A club Durham Bulls under the Tampa Bay Rays in the U.S. Major League Baseball, played on the 23rd (Korea time).
Kim Ha-sung started as a shortstop and second baseman in the Memphis Redbirds (under the St. Louis Cardinals) game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in North Carolina, USA, and recorded 3 hits, 2 walks, 1 RBI and 1 run in 4 at-bats.
He had a hit from his first at-bat. In the bottom of the first inning, he made a chance by hitting a heavy hit at first base with no outs.
Kim Ha-sung, who succeeded in getting on base for the second time by picking up a walk in the bottom of the second inning, came out as a leadoff hitter in the bottom of the fourth inning and hit a hit.
Kim Ha-sung, who was out of the batter's box for the first time with a strikeout in the bottom of the fifth inning, drew a walk in the bottom of the seventh inning and ignited his on-base streak again.
He succeeded in getting on base for the fifth time in the bottom of the eighth inning by hitting a timely hit with runners on the first and third bases.
Durham, led by Kim Ha-sung's performance, won 15-6.
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Completely settled as a major leaguer in San Diego. Kim Ha-sung, who played in 540 games in four years, played a stable performance with a batting average of 242, 47 homers, 200 RBIs, and an OPS (long hit rate + on base rate) of 0.706. In 2023, he played with a batting average of 2617 home runs and an OPS of 0.749, receiving the Gold Glove in the utility category.
There was also a prospect of a $100 million contract, but the injury was hampered. He underwent shoulder surgery last year and eventually signed a two-year, maximum $31 million contract with Tampa Bay, which is 'Small Market' due to injury risk.
Originally, he was expected to return in May, but he had pain in his hamstring during his return. It wasn't a major injury, but after a short break, I started the game again.
Kim Ha-sung, who began playing again on the 21st, has played in four consecutive games, raising the possibility of returning to the Major League.
After returning, expectations for Kim Ha-sung are high. At the time of signing with Tampa Bay, local media predicted that `When Kim Ha-sung returns from the injured list, the potential of the lineup will definitely improve.' `It will be exciting to see how Kim Ha-sung will perform on the big league stage from May.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
