LOS ANGELES — When Hyeseong Kim walks as much as the plate at Dodger Stadium, “Welcome to the Present” by Day6 is his accompanying music of alternative. It is a becoming observe for the previous KBO star, who’s seeing his first Main League motion after eight seasons in South Korea.
Kim went 2-for-2 and hit his first massive league homer, a game-tying solo shot, within the fifth inning of Wednesday evening’s 9-3 win over the A’s. One inning later, supervisor Dave Roberts pinch-hit Miguel Rojas in opposition to a left-hander in Kim’s spot within the order, and Rojas got here by way of with a go-ahead RBI double.
Since Kim has solely had one plate look in opposition to a lefty in his quick time with the Dodgers, it wasn’t a completely stunning transfer. Kim has impressed together with his velocity, contact expertise and character since he arrived, however his days on the massive league degree could possibly be numbered.
Kim was referred to as up from Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis when Tommy Edman went on the 10-day injured checklist with proper ankle irritation. It was indicated on the time that it could be a short lived stint within the massive leagues, however the 26-year-old has gotten a good quantity of runway in his time with the Dodgers, particularly after Teoscar Hernández additionally went on the IL with a left groin pressure.
However each Edman and Hernández could possibly be again subsequent week, leaving Kim and James Outman because the almost certainly to be optioned as soon as they’re each activated.
In 11 video games with the Dodgers, Kim is hitting .360 (9-for-25) with an .840 OPS.
