Kim Hye-sung's strike rate is nearly 40%, but he often sits on the cold bench, and Korean media criticize the coach's decision-making

A number of mainstream media in South Korea reported intensively on the 26th that Major League Baseball (Major League Baseball) Los Angeles Dodgers Korean rising star Kim Hye Sung recently encountered a predicament. Although Kim Hye-sung showed a brilliant hitting performance and destructive power between bases after being promoted to the major leagues, he suffered an embarrassing situation of failing to stand in the starting line for 4 consecutive games, which caused widespread attention and dissatisfaction among Korean media and fans.

There were no starters or even substitute games for 4 consecutive games

Today, the Dodgers challenged the New York Mets away from home, and finally swallowed the recent second consecutive defeat 1:3. Kim Hye-sung has not been qualified to start in this game, and there is no chance to play in the whole game, which is the fourth consecutive game he has not started. Previously, Kim Hye-sung started as the ninth baseman and second baseman against the Arizona Sidewinders on May 21, but only had two hits without hits and one strikeout, and was finally substituted in the eighth inning. The subsequent Battle of the Rattlesnake on May 22 and the three consecutive matches against the Mets from the 24th to the 26th were not started.

The Korean media was worried and questioned the rationality of the head coach's appointment

A number of South Korean media expressed strong disappointment and dissatisfaction with the neglect of this young star, who is regarded as a national potential stock. The article pointed out that Kim Hye Sung, who was a left-hand hitter, was often temporarily adjusted to start because of the opponent's starting left pitch in the past, but 3 of the 4 games were against the right pitcher, which was theoretically more suitable for Kim Hye Sung to play, but he was still excluded from starting.

Another Korean media "SPORTALKOREA" reported: "Kim Hye-sung, who was supposed to start 3 to 4 games a week, had a batting rate of 0.395, but he frequently disappeared from the starting list, and even sat on the cold bench for 3 consecutive games in the Mets series."

The Dodgers coach promised to start a number of games, but it was frozen

Korean media reports specifically mentioned that about a week ago, Dodgers head coach Dave Roberts publicly stated that he planned to let Kim Hye Sung have at least 3 to 4 starting opportunities per week, and emphasized that Kim Hye Sung will have more playing time when his teammates rest or adjust their physical fitness.

However, the actual situation turned out to be the opposite of what was promised, and Kim Hye-sung's playing time not only did not increase, but decreased. Korean media bluntly said: "Roberts' promise has not been fulfilled, and even caused Kim Hye-sung's chances to appear sharply."

The batting rate was close to 40%, but he didn't get the corresponding chance to play

Since being promoted to the major leagues on May 4, Kim Hye-sung has performed remarkably. In 18 games, the batting rate was as high as 0.395, accumulating 1 home run, 5 RBIs and 4 stolen bases, and the OPS was as high as 0.925.

Despite this, he still faces the problem of inconsistent playing time, which has caused many Korean fans and media to worry. Many believe that if Kim Hye-sung can get more consistent game opportunities, he will be an important force in the Dodgers.