ATL's question mark resolution, Kim Ha-sung's effect is real.The head coach always shows something. Praise
Sep 16, 2025
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MLB.COM, the official website of the U.S. Major League Baseball, highlighted their performance on the 16th (Korea time) 'Ozzy Albies and Kim Ha-sung are clarifying the question of Atlanta's infield team'
Metche said 'For most of the 2025 season, Atlanta had a lot of question marks over its Keystone duo. In particular, looking forward to 2026 after the end of this season has become an important focus for the rest of the year. He pointed out that `Atlanta's long-time second baseman Albies and newly recruited Kim Ha-sung could be the answer to the future.'
The media reported 'Alvis is a player who has played for Atlanta throughout his career. In the first half of this season, he had a batting average of .220, an on-base percentage of .290 and a slugging percentage of .316. The batting improved significantly in the second half. When winning 8-3 against Houston on the 15th, he had a batting average of 277, a on-base percentage of 0.327, a slugging percentage of 0.456' The slump in the first half put Atlanta into question whether to execute the $7 million option ($4 million buyout) in 2026 with Albies. However, he played in the game on the 15th with two hits and three RBIs in five at-bats, reminding skeptics of his ability again.'
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Kim Ha-sung's performance was even greater. The media reported 'Kim Ha-sung, who joined Atlanta after being announced on waivers in Tampa Bay on the 2nd, also showed his potential by recording 3 hits and 1 RBI in 4 at-bats in the game on the 15th."'Kim Ha-sung has spent most of this season on the injured list, and has played in 35 games (11 in Atlanta) so far. His career performance is .242, on-base percentage of .325 slugging percentage of 0.377. In 2023, he won the Gold Glove Award. On the 4th, he scored the winning home run against the Chicago Cubs, which was the Atlanta shortstop's first home run since Orlando Arcia in September last year.
Kim Ha-sung said "The more consistently you play, the more you can regain your senses. I'm in good shape, and I'm on the right track"I was confident.
Atlanta coach Brian Snitker said, `Kim Ha-sung has always shown something since joining the team. Really impressive in concentration, play in general. He is a solid player who is good in many ways."
Albies, who works with Keystone together, is also glad to see Kim Ha-sung join the team. Albies is " (Kim Ha-sung) a great player. I've seen him in the other team, but now he's the same teammate. A player who always does his best."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.