“There will be a long hit”.
KIA Tigers infielder Byun Woo-hyuk (24) has received a meaningful report card to mark the seventh year since his professional debut. He exceeded the batting average of .300 for the first time. He recorded 51 hits, 304 runs, five homers, 21 RBIs, 22 runs scored and a batting average of .298 in 168 at-bats in 69 games. He also posted .800 on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) for the first time, reaching .839. His slugging percentage was .47 and his on-base percentage was .369.
All of them were the highest since their debut. The number of strikeouts also decreased from 74 to 48. He started the season in the second division after being eliminated from the main competition in the spring camp. He displayed explosive power in the Futures League. He played in 30 games and recorded a batting average of 363, seven homers, 30 RBIs and an OPS of 1.088. He heralded rapid development from last year’s 225.
He briefly served as a call-up for the first team in May, but he moved back to the second team after 22 days. Lee, who had been on a .300-hitter as the main player at the first base, was given an opportunity when he left due to a thigh injury, and from then on, he displayed his capabilities. He began to show his presence in batting and displayed stability in the defense against the first base. He filled in the position well.
“It’s amazing that I exceeded .300 batting average and .800 OPS. Of course, I don’t know if it’s full time, but the numbers 2 and 3 are very different. It will give me a lot of motivation.” Simplified swing also helped me, and I improved a lot by setting my own strike zone. I tried to watch the match even though it was a fast count due to disadvantage if the count is high, but it has changed this year. I didn’t just hit the ball recklessly, but to my zone that I set. I only reacted to the ball,” he said.
“I was so sad during the camp and the first half of the season. At the end of the season, I smiled and thought I wanted to finish it. While in the second division, I made a lot of efforts. I talked a lot with the coach and tried to have a good idea. I came up to the first team with good results in the second division. It was hard at first, but after adapting and continuing to play in the second division, I naturally showed good performance in the second division,” he added.
He is also receiving applause for his stable pitching capability as a first baseman. “I don’t know how to hit the ball, but when I practice, I think I can play defense. I feel more comfortable. He used to be an infielder in elementary school. He threw a lot at third base. How a first baseman does catch a ball makes infielders feel more comfortable. I tried to catch the ball comfortably even if it was difficult,” he said.
In the Korean Series, Lee Woo-sung and Seo Geon-chang are competing in good faith with each other for the main first baseman. “Of course, I am nervous about the Korean Series, but it still doesn’t feel real. I am not that nervous. I will not think too much. The coach told me to be confident without thinking about the outcome of any situation or any operation. I will focus on that,” he said.
Lastly, he said, “I hit well against left-handed pitchers. His slugging percentage is better than last year’s. He may not be greedy, but I think he will also hit long balls.” He also promised to produce long balls. He has a 370 percent high batting average against left-handed pitchers this year. He hit all five of his home runs targeting left-handed pitchers. The killer of left-handed pitchers is aiming for the Korean Series. 토토사이트
