Leading the offense of the KIA Tigers is “small giant” Kim Sun-bin (35). He is playing his part as expected by the head coach.
In four games of the Korean Series, Kim has a batting average of 0.615 (8 hits in 13 at-bats) with two RBIs and three runs scored.
In Game 4 held in Daegu on the 26th, he completed a three-hit game. Notably, he continued to bite and fall from the top of the first inning. He hit a double to the left after a ten-pitch game against Samsung starter Won Tae-in.
In the top of the third inning, he hit Won Tae-in’s third fastball to produce a hit to the left. He also had a double in the top of the seventh inning. He produced two hits over long balls alone, displaying strong batting performance.
In this way, Kim Sun-bin hit four long balls (three doubles and one triple) in four games, marking a slugging percentage of 1.
In other words, coach Lee Bum-ho’s decision to adjust from No. 6 to No. 2 shone.
Lee said Kim’s batting performance was the best. “He seemed to have a good sense during the practice match,” he said. “I think the position of Kim Sun-bin will be important in this series. Kim Sun-bin and Choi Won-jun are in good condition.”
From the first round to the third round, he was in the sixth position. However, he moved to the second position in the fourth round. The intention was to place Kim Sun-bin, who has good batting performance, in the front to connect him to the centerline.
Choi’s unexpected injury also affected the scene. As a result, “Kim Sun-bin No. 2” was a success.
Kim has displayed strength in big games. In 2017, his first Korean Series, he contributed to his team’s win by posting a batting average of 0.357 (five hits in 14 at-bats), one RBI, three runs and an on-base percentage of 0.471. He was on base in all games.
This year is even more impressive. Naturally, he is being considered MVP candidate. 안전놀이터
His teammates also nodded. “Wouldn’t he have been Sun Bin so far? Honestly, he is such an outstanding hitter,” Na said.
In fact, Kim Sun-bin himself stressed, “(MVP) is not decided by us. We are focusing more on winning the team than on that.”
