'I can contribute to the team'- Hyeseong Kim opens up about his performance after Dodgers defeat Marlins
'I can contribute to the team'- Hyeseong Kim opens up about his performance after Dodgers defeat Marlins (Image Source: Getty)
The
Los Angeles Dodgers
are back with their winning streak and went on to prove again that they are here to claim the
2025 World Championship
title. Hyeseong Kim, the Korean baseball star, was called to fill in the void created by the untimely exit of
Tommy Edman
after he was placed on a 10-day injured list due to his right ankle inflammation. After an impressive start with the Los Angeles Dodgers,
Hyeseong Kim
recently shared his thoughts on his performance and the winning mentality of the team after defeating the
Miami Marlins
.
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Hyeseong Kim shares thoughts on his performance against the Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers whitewashed the Miami Marlins with a landslide victory, and amidst all this, the Korean baseball star Hyeseong Kim made headlines for all the great reasons. The 26-year-old former Kiwoom Heroes star went on to prove that he belongs to the lively and energetic clubhouse of the Los Angeles Dodgers. After making an entry into the major league with the Dodgers as a replacement for Tommy Edman.
After delivering a great performance against the Miami Marlins. Kim opened up on his contribution to the Dodgers' recent victory. During a post-game interview, the Korean athlete admitted he knows his position in the team roster. He said,
'Like I always say, I'm not a home-run hitter, not a power hitter. It's more important to get on base. Then once I get on base, I think I can contribute to the team.'
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Reportedly, the first two appearances of Hyeseong Kim did not lead him to a hit zone, but during the third game against the Miami Marlins went on to witness his first major league hit along with an RBI, and the rest is history. The sudden exit of Tommy Edman not only made space for Hyeseong Kim in the team roster but also brought him into the spotlight, all thanks to his remarkable performance against the Marlins. Kim has been earning words of praise from the Los Angeles Dodgers' manager,
Dave Roberts
, and the reputed designated hitter,
Shohei Ohtani
.
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