You don't call me like this? Kim Ha-sung, who was delayed in the big league call-up, exploded with a double in anger from his first at-bat in Triple-A

Jul 02, 2025

You don't call me like this? Kim Ha-sung, who was delayed in the big league call-up, exploded with a double in anger from his first at-bat in Triple-A
Kim Ha-sung's return to the big league is reported to be imminent. AFP Yonhap News



'No hitting problem at all!'

Kim Ha-sung (Tampa Bay Rays), who has been delayed from joining the Major League, hit a double from the first at-bat of the Triple-A game as if it were a protest. He showed his ability that there was no problem with his batting at all.

Kim Ha-sung started as the second shortstop in an away game against Minor League Triple-A Norfolk Ties (under Baltimore) at Harbour Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on the morning of the 2nd (Korea time). It can be seen as an extension of the rehabilitation game.




You don't call me like this? Kim Ha-sung, who was delayed in the big league call-up, exploded with a double in anger from his first at-bat in Triple-A
Tampa Bay Rays Kim Ha-sung played 20 games for Triple-A Durham Bulls. It's time to move up to the big leagues. Photo = MiLB.TV Capture
A cheerful double broke out from the first at-bat in the top of the first inning. Kim Ha-sung, who came to the batter's box after leadoff hitter Tre Morgan grounded out to the first base, drew a double against Norfolk starter Roansi Contreras. When the third sinker (94.3 miles) came into the body at the ball count 1B1S, he technically pulled it and dropped it on the left outfield.

The batting speed was only 79.9 miles (about 128.5 kilometers per hour). It means it wasn't a pleasant hit. But the course was good. Kim Ha-sung went to second base. Kim Ha-sung then advanced to third base when Tristan Peters grounded out to second base to see a chance to score. However, with two outs and third base, fourth batter Bob Seymour struck out swinging, and Kim Ha-sung had a chance to score the first point.



Reporter Lee Won-man wman@sportschosun.com



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.