While KIA Tigers’ Kim Do-young (21) revealed his ambition for a big stage, the Japanese archipelago also paid attention to it.
Kim Do-young, who returned home through Incheon International Airport after completing the Premier 12 on the 19th, said, “I always have a final dream.”
At this year’s championship, Kim displayed his best performance. He played as the third batter in all five games, posting a batting average of 0.412 (7 hits in 17 at-bats) with three homers, 10 RBIs and a slugging ratio of 1.059 and an on-base percentage of 0.444 OPS of 1.503. He tied for second in homers in the opening round, tied for second in RBIs and third in slugging percentage.
I watched Major League scouts and officials at this tournament, and it was an opportunity to make a proper impression.
Kim had 38 homers and 40 steals in the KBO League this year, contributing to the overall victory of the KIA Tigers. Kim displayed such momentum in international competitions as well. 메이저사이트
“(The Premier 12) was an opportunity to answer questions about how well I feel connected. I think I still lack a lot,” Kim said. “As a result, I’m very disappointed in this tournament. I think I can grow further thanks to this tournament. And I felt that the team was strong. The chemistry was good. It was a good tournament because I got the things I need to fix, the things I need to supplement, and the homework.”
If Kim Do-young continues to maintain this skill, she can play with the national flag until the 2026 WBC, Nagoya Asian Games, 2027 Premier 12, and 2028 LA Olympics.
Japan also paid attention to Kim Do-young. “Korea is pursuing a generational change. Kim Do-young is highly likely to be the center hitter,” Sponizia Nex said while delivering Kim’s interview at the airport.
Kim also gave meaning to the ultimate dream that Kim said. “Although he did not talk about his rescue dream such as major league challenge, he seems to be aiming to play on the world stage as a baseball player,” the media said. “The major challenge will be in 2028, the season when he is 25 years old at the earliest.”
