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“My eyes were opened to baseball.”

You have a player in his seventh year. He wasn’t a first-round pick, or even a first-round pick, but a fourth-round pick. He’s been talked about more for his height than his game. That’s because he’s the shortest player in the league. But 2023 is different. It’s all about the offense. Kim Sung-yoon, 24, is the star of the show.

In 77 games this season, Kim is batting .327 with two home runs, 17 RBIs, 29 runs scored, 11 doubles, a .368 on-base percentage, a .435 slugging percentage, and an .803 OPS. He’s batting .343 with runners in scoring position.

It’s definitely a career-high season. All of these are career highs. He had 14 hits in the six years between his debut in 2017 and last year, but he already has 48 hits this season.

The second half of the season is even more impressive. In 25 games, he’s batting .423 with two home runs, 10 RBIs, 18 runs scored, five doubles, a .453 on-base percentage, a .551 slugging percentage, and a 1.004 OPS.

His batting average is second in the league. Guzauk is first at .436. It just so happens that the “best in school” is in the same class. Until a few days ago, he was first. In the second half of the season, there are only two batters with a batting average of .436, Gu and Kim Sung-yoon.

It’s like, ‘Was he always like this? It’s a complete turnaround. He hits fastballs and changeups evenly. He doesn’t bat at bad pitches. He sets up his zone and hits the pitches he wants to hit.

Good defense. His quick feet allow him to cover a lot of ground. His batting judgment has improved. As he plays more games, he is gaining experience and improving his defense.

Head coach Park Jin-man is thrilled with Kim Sung-yoon. “What would we have done without him? “Gu Jae-rook is really good right now, and in front of him, Kim Sung-yoon is coming alive and creating hitting opportunities. It’s like he’s opened my eyes to baseball.”

He continued, “It doesn’t matter if it’s a fastball or a changeup. He’s looking to hit. He’s reacting to the moment. His confidence is up. He’s going out there and making good pitches, and when they’re good, he’s able to play to his strengths even more. Defense is a natural talent,” he emphasized.

“For a team to be in a good mood, you need the power of fast players. You need to shake the opponent when you’re on the floor. Kim Sung-yoon is doing that. Right now, he makes you feel like he’s going to do something at the plate.”

He’s 163 centimeters tall. The shortest player in the league. At a time when physicality is becoming increasingly important, Kim’s performance has garnered even more attention. In fact, despite his short stature, his athleticism is top-notch.

In 2017, when he was a rookie, Kim said, “I’ve never cared about my height while playing baseball. It’s just the eyes of others anyway. I’ve been small since I was a kid, and I’m still small. You have to admit it. Sometimes being small is an advantage,” he said confidently.스포츠토토

He played in 22 games in his rookie season and one game in 2018. After a stint in the military, he started to get more playing time in the 2021 season. This year, he’s blossomed. “It’s a big breakthrough, but it’s not the end. We can’t wait to see what’s next.