Do you want to bulk up? Ask Kim Hye-sung, three hits + two steals + a spectacular defense surprised the broadcastersthe driving force behind the real estate of stolen bases

Jul 13, 2025

Do you want to bulk up? Ask Kim Hye-sung, three hits two steals a spectacular defense surprised the broadcastersthe driving force behind the real estate of stolen bases
LA Dodgers Kim Hye-sung catches Casey Schmidt's heavy hit in reverse motion and throws it to first base with a turning throw in the bottom of the second inning in an away game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on the 12th (Korea time). AP Yonhap News



Do you want to bulk up? Ask Kim Hye-sung, three hits two steals a spectacular defense surprised the broadcastersthe driving force behind the real estate of stolen bases
Kim Hye-sung is listening to the first base coach after hitting a hit against San Francisco in the third inning on the 12th (Korea time). Photo = MLB.TV Capture
When LA Dodgers manager Kim Hye-sung participated in the Arizona spring training in February, manager Dave Roberts praised his muscular body, saying, `He will have the least body fat in our team.' Kim Hye-sung has been famous as a player who consistently does weight training since his KBO days.

The game between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants was held at Oracle Park on the 12th (Korea time). When Kim Hye-sung hit a heavy hit as a leadoff hitter in the top of the third inning, SportsNetLA, which exclusively broadcasts the Dodgers game, said, `Ask Dodgers players who are the strongest players. Maybe everyone says Kim Hye-sung. He said he weighs six times a week, plus he takes 40 grams of protein supplements five times a day. We found out. How he bulked up is..."

He emphasized that he consistently manages stamina and stamina to survive in the Major League. The reason why he increased his muscle mass was because he judged that it was difficult to survive with a hit that was not supported by power.




Kim Hye-sung recorded three hits, one run, and two stolen bases in four at-bats on the day, making a remarkable hit since his Major League debut. In particular, during the defense in the bottom of the second inning, Casey Schmidt's heavy hit ball was praised for his brilliant play that caught the reverse motion and jumped as it was with a turning throw.

Do you want to bulk up? Ask Kim Hye-sung, three hits two steals a spectacular defense surprised the broadcastersthe driving force behind the real estate of stolen bases
Kim Hye-sung hit a heavy hit in the top of the third inning and welcomed the subsequent Shohei Ohtani when he hit a home run. EPA Yonhap News
When Kim Hye-sung made his big league debut on May 4, the prevailing expectation was that he would not stay long. At that time, Tommy Edman, who was on the injured list due to a right ankle injury, was forced to go down to Triple-A again when he returned.

However, Kim Hye-sung survived even though Edman returned on May 19, and Chris Taylor was released instead. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels. It was a day when Kim Hye-sung was proven to have received a lot of trust from Roberts. However, Roberts does not think of Kim Hye-sung as anything more than a right-handed pitcher's opponent utility. That's acting as a limit on the opportunity to play.




However, Kim Hye-sung is still indispensable to the Dodgers. Whether it is small or large, it is showing its presence every day through the performance of a perfect nutritional value that fills the empty space. In particular, Kim Hye-sung's value is more prominent as Max Muncy, the main third baseman, suffered a knee injury against the Chicago White Sox on the 3rd and was out for more than six weeks.

However, Kim Hye-sung's batting continued to decline in July, coincidentally. Until the previous day, he had only three hits in 21 at-bats (0.143). However, he hit the bottom by playing three or more hits in his third game of the season against San Francisco on the same day.

Do you want to bulk up? Ask Kim Hye-sung, three hits two steals a spectacular defense surprised the broadcastersthe driving force behind the real estate of stolen bases
Kim Hye-sung is succeeding in stealing second base after hitting a heavy hit in the top of the third inning. AP Yonhap News
What stands out is that he stole both bases on the same day. He has successfully stolen base for 11 consecutive times. It is the 24th consecutive steal since entering the U.S., as it has succeeded in stealing 13 consecutive stolen bases in Triple-A.




He debuted well over a month after the opening of the season and is not a complete main player, but he is second to Shohei Ohtani (12) in the team's stolen base ranking.

Only five players, including Kim Hye-sung, Minnesota Twins Byron Buxter (17), Boston Red Sox Trevor Story (15), Cincinnati Reds Matt McClain (13), and Toronto Blue Jays George Springer (11).

Glamorous defense, perfect mobility, and agility armed with muscles are the driving force behind the resurgence of inertia.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.