Since joining Atlanta, he has struck out the bases with each worst chance and has no hits in four at-bats against Pittsburgh, Kim Ha-sung

Sep 27, 2025

Kim Ha-sung struck out and hit a double play in the chance, showing his worst performance since joining the Atlanta Braves.

Kim Ha-sung started as the fifth shortstop in a home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on the 27th (Korea time), but he did not contribute at all in terms of offense, with no hits and two strikeouts in four at-bats.

As a result, Kim Ha-sung's batting average for the season fell from 0.250 to 0.244 (40 hits in 164 times at bat). Since joining Atlanta in September, his batting average has also decreased from 0.289 to 0.275 (22 hits in 80 at-bats). After coming to Atlanta, the hot hitting seems to have fallen somewhat.

Kim Ha-sung came to his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning with two outs and a third base with a 1-0 lead. It was an extra point opportunity, but he struck out a rookie from Pittsburgh right-hander Mitch Keller. The 96.5-mile four-seam, which entered the low course outside the fifth pitch on the ball count 2B2S, was declared a strike. It seemed a little low, but the centripetal determined that it was put on the borderline.

Kim Ha-sung then came out to the plate for the second time in the bottom of the third inning with one out and a full base. It was a better golden chance than the first at-bat in the first inning. Even a large outfield fly ball was able to add an RBI. However, he struck out Keller again this time. Keller consistently hit the outside strike zone. Kim Ha-sung struck out for the second time in the ball count 2S by spinning his bat to a sweeper (84.8 miles) that bends wide outside the fourth pitch. In the end, Atlanta failed to take advantage of the full base chance with one out. Michael Harris II, who came after Kim Ha-sung, also hit an infield grounder.

Two consecutive strikeouts had a negative impact on the next at-bat. Kim Ha-sung hit a low change-up from pitcher Mike Burros in his third at-bat with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning, but headed straight to the shortstop. In the end, Atlanta's scoring opportunity was blown away as it became a double play leading to shortstop, second baseman, and first baseman.

Kim Ha-sung only hit a fly ball to center field in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs and a runner on second base. Atlanta also lost 3-9.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.