Report of Kim Ha-sung’s first hit… MLB.com “You’re adapting well”

San Diego Padres Kim Ha-sung reported his first hit in two games. (San Diego Padres SNS capture) © News 1

Kim Ha-seong (26, San Diego Padres) is adjusting to the major leagues smoothly.

Kim Ha-sung started as a third batter shortstop against the Chicago Cubs in the 2021 Major League demonstration held at Peoria Stadium in Arizona, USA on the 2nd (Korean time), and recorded one hit in two at-bats.

Kim Ha-seong, who had only two at-bats the previous day, entered the plate as the lead batter at the end of the 4th inning and struck a left-handed hit. The first hit reported in the first two games of a demonstration game. The San Diego club also welcomed Kim Ha-sung’s first hit through social media.

MLB.com picked Kim Ha-sung as one of the players to watch at the spring camp on this day. Ha-sung Kim must prove that he can work in the major leagues, but it is an analysis that there is no abnormality in adaptation until now.

MLB.com said, “Kim Ha-sung made his first hit in the fourth at-bat in the demonstration game. But he sent a strong batting ball into the outfield even in the previous three at-bats. In particular, the first at-bat in the demonstration game could have been a home run if it wasn’t for the wind.” Said.

The media said, “I have questions about whether Kim Ha-sung will be able to adapt to the fast ball in the major leagues. However, it is a positive sign that he is hitting the ball hard.” “It was praised.

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