Ha-seong Kim Sets Korean Stolen Base Record, Gains Recognition from Shin-soo Choo
Ha-seong Kim, the 28-year-old player for the San Diego Padres, recently broke the record for the most stolen bases by a Korean player. This accomplishment has earned him recognition from Shin-soo Choo, a respected veteran in the league, and media outlets in the United States.
In a recent home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, held at Petco Park in San Diego, California, Kim showcased his skills as the team’s second baseman. With two hits in four at-bats, one walk, and two steals, he made a significant impact.
Kim started off strong in the first inning, batting right-handed and achieving a hit streak in his tenth consecutive game. During the game, he stole his 23rd base of the season when fellow player Juan Soto struck out. This broke the previous record of 22 stolen bases set by a Korean major leaguer in 2010. Despite a video review requested by the Dodgers bench, the safe ruling was upheld.
Kim’s impressive performance continued as he hit another multi-base hit in the third inning and recorded his 100th hit of the season. In the same inning, he stole his 24th base, tying the Korean League record for most stolen bases in a season.
Throughout the game, Kim maintained his momentum with additional hits, bringing his batting average from .284 to .287. Despite the Padres’ loss to the Dodgers with a score of 5-10, Kim’s outstanding performance garnered attention from local media.
According to CBS Sports, “Ha-seong Kim played a crucial role in the Padres’ game against the Dodgers, contributing two hits, including one walk and two steals.” They also highlighted his impressive batting average of .477 during this period.
With a season record of .287 batting average, 15 home runs, 41 RBIs, 24 stolen bases, 60 runs, .382 on-base percentage, and .458 slugging percentage in 105 games, Kim has demonstrated his strong abilities in his third year in the major leagues. CBS Sports noted that he has become the leader of the Padres, showcasing both his skill and determination.
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Provided by OSEN | 2023.08.06 07:35
[OSEN=이후광 기자] Ha-seong Kim (28, San Diego Padres), who broke the record for most stolen bases by a Korean player, was recognized by Shin-soo Choo (41, SSG Landers), one of the league’s top seniors, for his valued as a leading player by the American media.
Ha-seong Kim started as the second baseman in the 2023 Major League Baseball home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers held on the 5th (hereafter Korean time) at Petco Park in San Diego, California, USA, and played the role of the hitter first with 2 hits in 4 at bats, 1 walk and 2 steals
Kim Ha-seong appeared in the leadoff in the first inning when it was 0-0 hitting right-handed, completing a hit streak in the last 10 games. Later, while center fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a fly ball and Juan Soto struck out, Ha-seong Kim ran to second when Soto struck out and reported his 23rd stolen base of the season . This is the moment Choo Shin-soo broke the record for most stolen bases in a single season by a Korean major leaguer, surpassing the 22 stolen bases recorded by the Cleveland Indians in 2010. Asked about video review by the Dodgers bench, but the lower court’s safe ruling was upheld.
Ha-seong Kim’s hit show continued. After falling behind 0-1, he took the lead again in the 3rd inning hitting a lefty, hitting 12 consecutive multi-base hits and 3 consecutive strikeouts. It was Kim Ha-sung’s 100th hit of the season. After that, Tatis Jr. stepped. down with a fly ball from the second baseman, and when Soto was in the inning, he stole second base again, tying the Korean League record for most stolen bases in a season to 24.
After that, Ha-seong Kim finished the at-bat with a straight hit to second base in the 4th inning, a fly ball to right field in the 6th, and a walk in the 8th. Thanks to the two extra hits, his batting average rose from 2.84 to 2.87.
Although San Diego lost to the Dodgers 5-10, Ha-sung Kim’s performance drew a lot of attention from the local media. “CBS Sports” from the United States said, “In the game where the Dodgers lost 5-10, Ha-seong Kim played an active role with 2 hits in 4 at-bats, including 1 walk and 2 steals.” During this period, his batting average reached 4.77 (16 hits in 34 at-bats),” he was surprised.
Thanks to his performance on this day, Kim Ha-seong’s season record changed to a batting average of .287, 15 homers, 41 RBIs, 24 stolen bases, 60 runs, and an on-base percentage of .382 and a percentage slugging .458 in 105 games. This is his third year in the United States and he has fully adapted to the dream phase of the major leagues.
CBS Sports said, “Ha-seong Kim has the will to play in his third season in the major leagues and is getting plenty of opportunities to play. He immediately stood tall as the strong leader of the Padres.”
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