Kim Hye Sung, why are you playing left and right? The manager revealed it himself → Why hitting 60% against left-handed pitchers is useless

Jul 02, 2025

Kim Hye Sung, why are you playing left and right? The manager revealed it himself → Why hitting 60% against left-handed pitchers is useless
The LA Dodgers are thoroughly using Kim Hye-sung as a utility player. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts directly explained why he didn't use Kim Hye-sung against left-handed pitchers.AP Yonhap News



Kim Hye Sung, why are you playing left and right? The manager revealed it himself → Why hitting 60% against left-handed pitchers is useless
The Los Angeles Dodgers are thoroughly using Kim Hye-sung as a utility player. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts directly explained why he didn't use Kim Hye-sung against left-handed pitchers.

It's the U.S. mediaOn the 2nd (Korea time), 'Coach Roberts revealed the reason why Kim Hye-sung is not playing against left-handed pitchers' reported.

Kim Hye-sung has a batting average of 0.369/on-base percentage of 0.411/on-base plus slugging percentage of 0.524 and an OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) of 0.935 in 38 games this season.




He has only six at-bats against left-handed pitchers. He hit four hits in six at-bats (one homer, one double). There are very few samples, so it doesn't mean much, but it's not bad.

Dodger Nation 'Kim Hye-sung started in 24 games for the Dodgers this season. He pointed out that the limited opportunity to play is a hot potato among fans.

Roberts said, `Considering our roster, we need to play right-handed to some extent. Right-handed hitters like Kiké Hernández and Miguel Rojas should be given a chance. That's why against the current left-handed pitcher, they get a chance to play" he explained.




Of course, Roberts admitted that Kim Hye-sung is also good at hitting left-handed pitchers. Roberts said, `Kim Hye-sung is now hitting well in the batter's box against left-handers" he diagnosed.

Kim Hye Sung, why are you playing left and right? The manager revealed it himself → Why hitting 60% against left-handed pitchers is useless
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 01: Hyeseong Kim #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws out Kyle Teel #8 of the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Kim Hye Sung, why are you playing left and right? The manager revealed it himself → Why hitting 60% against left-handed pitchers is useless
Jun 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Hyeseong Kim (6) runs the bases after hitting a ground rule double in the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dodger Nation signed a three-year, $12.5 million contract with the Dodgers last offseason. Within days, the Dodgers traded starting second baseman Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds. All these signs seemed to suggest that Kim Hye-sung would replace Lux. Kim Hye-sung had difficulty adjusting to fastball during spring camp. It started the season in the minor leagues.

Kim Hye-sung started as the ninth batter and shortstop against the Chicago White Sox. White Sox reliever Tyler Alexander took the mound in the fifth inning. Kim Hye-sung grounded out against Alexander. Kim Hye-sung went 0 for 3. The Dodgers won the game 6-1.








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