It is true that Kim Hye-sung (LA Dodgers), who returned from a shoulder injury, is worried about whether he can make the postseason roster.
He will start only three games in September, and his last start will be against the Colorado Rockies on the 9th. He has not played as a substitute since the game against the San Francisco Giants on the 15th.
However, it is interesting to see an interview in which LA Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes gave a pretty good review of Kim Hye-sung at this time.
The Orange County Register, a local newspaper in Los Angeles, said it was not disappointing for Kim's first major league season. "Kim Hye-sung has made meaningful progress in hitting and has become more positive in defense and running base," Gomes said. He's a great defender and he's really good at running base. Hit experienced both good and bad performances through growth pain. Looking at his physique and effort, he said, "I will be able to continue making the necessary adjustments to hit."
General manager Gomes also made remarks that seemed to like him very much as a person himself. Gomes praised Kim Hye-sung, saying, `It's athletic ability, 80 points for humanity, 80 points for work, and 80 points for professional scouts when evaluating players.'
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| LA Dodgers Kim Hye-sung is practicing defense ahead of the San Francisco Giants match on the 21st (Korea time). ImagesYonhap News |
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Manager Dave Roberts said of Kim Hye-sung, `He follows a lot of balls outside the zone and lacks contact. There are fewer walks as they chase the ball. If you don't get in contact, it's not easy to get in the postseason. "Defense, versatility, and speed can be of great help to the (postseason) roster."," he said, referring to the possibility of including a postseason roster.
Kim Hye-sung will accept the role and do her best when the opportunity comes. He will play wherever the team wants, such as a pinch runner or a logistical ratio. What the team asks for is that they will accept everything…" he said, stressing that he will play for the team.
Kim Hye-sung has played in 66 games this season and has a batting average of 283 (43 hits in 152 at-bats), two homers, 15 RBIs, and 13 steals (0 failed). With an on-base percentage of 0.319 and a slugging percentage of 0.375, the OPS is 0.694.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
