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[이데일리 스타in 임정우 기자] The news of the first hit in the demonstration game of San Diego Padres Kim Ha-seong (26) in the MLB Major League Baseball (MLB) of the United States gave a positive evaluation to the news of the first hit.
MLB.com said on the 2nd (Korean time), “Kim Ha-sung produced the first hit in the demonstration game in 4 at-bats.” Without it, it would have been a home run.”
The media also delivered video interviews by San Diego director Jace Tingler. Coach Tingler praised “Kim Ha-Sung made 4 bullets in 4 at-bats in the demonstration game,” and praised him as “a very good start.”
Kim Ha-seong was silent with no hits in two at-bats in the demonstration game with Seattle on the 1st, but in the demonstration game with the Chicago Cubs at Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona, USA on the 2nd, he started as shortstop and hit 2 at-bats. It was a hit that went cleanly in front of the left fielder.
MLB.com said, “I was wondering what Kim Ha-seong, who played an active part in the Korean stage for seven seasons, will look against big league fast-ball pitchers,” and said, “It’s still early, but I think I’m adjusting relatively well.” He added, “I expect the San Diego club to settle smoothly in the major leagues based on Kim Ha-sung’s fast movement and excellent performance,” he added.
The San Diego Union Tribune, a local magazine, also announced the news of Kim Ha-sung’s first hit in the big league. The media introduced, “Kim Ha-sung, who played as the main shortstop in Korea, took on his original position this day.” “In San Diego, I am expected to take on various roles centering on the second baseman. did.
Yahoo Sports in the U.S. chose Kim Ha-sung as the National League’s newcomer in anticipating the prospect of the new season through an article entitled ‘2021 Bold Prediction’. The media expected that “Kim Ha-sung may make a big success in San Diego, setting a record of 20 homers and 20 steals and being selected as the rookie king.”