[서울신문] Ha-sung Kim, produced the first hit in a demonstration game… Show off your defense at shortstop

Kim Ha-sung (26), who advanced to the San Diego Padres in the MLB Major League Baseball (US), scored his first hit in the second demonstration game. Ha-sung Kim started as a shortstop for the 3rd batter in a demonstration game against the Chicago Cubs held at the Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona on the 1st (local time) and was replaced in the 5th after recording 2 at-bats and 1 hit.

He stepped back from the first at-bat in the first inning with a left-field ball against opposing team starter Kyle Hendrix.

The first hit in the big league demonstration game came from the second at-bat at the end of the 4th inning. Kim Ha-seong, who came out as the lead batter, stepped on first base with a left-handed hit against the changed pitcher Lex Brothers. He struck the ball on his body with a simple swing. I couldn’t step on the groove due to the silence of the subsequent hitters.

Kim Ha-seong also showed his defense on this day. In the 4th inning, he caught a batted ball in the direction of the shortstop by Cameron Maybin of the opposing team, and connected it with a single stroke.

In this regard, San Diego coach Jace Tingler said through a video interview, “Kim Ha-seong made four bullets in four at-bats in the demonstration game,” and “a very good start”.

MLB.com said, “Kim Ha-sung produced the first hit in the demonstration game in four at-bats.” All three of the previous at-bats were thrown out in the outfield. In particular, the first shot against the Seattle Mariners on the 1st would have been linked to a home run without the wind. ”Said.

US Yahoo Sports predicted the new season’s outlook through an article entitled ‘2021 Bold Prediction,’ saying, “Kim Ha-sung may make a big success in San Diego, setting a record of 20 homers-20 steals and being selected as the rookie king.”

Ki-cheol Lee, Senior Reporter [email protected]