Two stolen bases in nine days with a hamstring injury. When it comes to Kim Ha Sung's defense...
Jun 21, 2025
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Kim Ha-sung came back to the rehabilitation game in Triple-A and ran healthy.
Kim Ha-sung played in the Triple-A game against the Omaha Stormpacers as a member of the triple-A team under Tampa Bay on the 21st (Korea time) and scored one hit, one walk, two steals and one point in four at-bats.
Kim Ha-sung, who underwent shoulder surgery last year, declared an FA after the season and signed a two-year contract with Tampa Bay for up to $31 million.
Kim Ha-sung, who began playing in the rehabilitation game on May 27 through steady rehabilitation, took a break after June 12 due to right hamstring pain.
Kim Ha-sung, who played in the game again in 9 days, proved that he had no problem with his thighs by stealing.
No. 4-Kim Ha-sung, who played as a designated hitter, had a hit in his first at-bat. He pulled opposing starter Rich Hill's 146km fastball and recorded a left-handed hit. He immediately succeeded in stealing second base and showed off his fast feet.
With one out and a third base in the third inning, he grounded out a surprise bunt in front of the pitcher. At this time, the third baseman homered and scored, but Kim Ha-sung was not given an RBI. The record keeper judged that he scored with the wit of the runner, not Kim Ha-sung's RBI.
Kim Ha-sung, who grounded out in front of the third baseman in the fifth inning and retired with a fly to center field in the sixth inning, walked to get on base in the eighth inning and stole second base. He then homered and scored on the follow-up batter's double.
Kim Ha-sung's minor league batting average rose slightly from 211 to 214 (9 hits in 42 at-bats). Durham beat Omaha 12-3 in the match.
Kim Ha-sung, who has announced that he has no problem in hitting and running, is expected to be able to move up to the Major League soon if he has no problem with defense in the future.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
