Where is it easy to get on base 5? Kim Hye-sung is the only one who did that twice, but Roberts took out of the lineup

Jun 02, 2025

Where is it easy to get on base 5? Kim Hye-sung is the only one who did that twice, but Roberts took out of the lineup
LA Dodgers Kim Hye-sung hits a left-handed hit in the fifth inning at home against the New York Yankees on the 1st (Korea time). ImagesYonhap News



Los Angeles Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung is out of the starting lineup.

The Dodgers excluded Kim Hye-sung from the starting lineup in the final game of the three consecutive home games against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on the morning of the 2nd (Korea time).

Kim Hye-sung contributed to an 18-2 victory against the Yankees the previous day by hitting four hits, one walk, two RBIs and three runs from five at-bats, including a home run. In addition, he added value in defense by performing an unassisted double play as a shortstop and an outfield bodhisattva as a center fielder.




However, manager Dave Roberts did not include Kim Hye-sung in the starting lineup against the Yankees. The Dodgers lineup is in the order of designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right fielder Teoscar Hernandez, first baseman Freddie Freeman, catcher Will Smith, left fielder Andy Pazs, center fielder Tommy Edman, third baseman Max Muncy, second baseman Kike Hernandez and shortstop Miguel Rojas.

Kim Hye-sung seems to be missing as the Yankees started left-hander Ryan Yarbrough. Roberts uses Kim Hye-sung according to the platoon system. As the opponent started the left-hander, Rojas, a right-handed hitter, entered shortstop.

Where is it easy to get on base 5? Kim Hye-sung is the only one who did that twice, but Roberts took out of the lineup
Kim Hye-sung hits a superior two-run home run in the bottom of the second inning against the Yankees the previous day. AP Yonhap News
Kim Hye-sung started the 9th shortstop against the Yankees the previous day and hit a walk, superior two-run homer, left-handed hit, left-handed hit, and left-handed double. In addition, the home run in the bottom of the second inning was taken from left-hander Brent Hedrick. Headrick was the only left-hander Kim Hye-sung faced this season. Nevertheless, Roberts did not use Kim Hye-sung a day later.




It is the second time this season that Kim Hye-sung has been on base five times. In the game against Athletics on the 16th of last month, he entered the fifth at-bat and played three hits, two walks, two RBIs and four runs in three at-bats, leading to a 19-2 victory.

Among Dodgers players, Kim Hye-sung is the only player who has 100% of five or more at-bats in two games this year. Even though he is a so-called backup or platoon player, he has achieved a rare record twice. Only Kiké Hernández has recorded a 100% on-base record of five at-bats once. He has the record of getting all five at-bats on base with two hits, three walks, one RBI and three runs in two at-bats, including a home run against the Los Angeles Angels on May 18.

When calculating the on-base percentage, on-base refers to hits, walks, and dunes. It does not include getting on base due to errors, fielder selection, or interference with hitting.




Where is it easy to get on base 5? Kim Hye-sung is the only one who did that twice, but Roberts took out of the lineup
Kim Hye-sung is succeeding in a single double play by catching Jobit Vivas' straight hit in defense at the top of the third inning on the 1st (Korea time) and throwing himself to second base to take the base with his glove. AP Yonhap News


This article was translated by Naver AI translator.