The feeling of hitting tends to go up. The improved defense is a great comfort. This is Hwang Dae-in (27, KIA Tigers).
Hwang Dae-in, who showed an improved RBI production ability at the beginning of last season, is struggling this season. Hitting isn’t bad. He even drove in two games or three hits. However, he has risen to the number 4 hitter before he knows it, so expectations are high for him, and it is true that he does not live up to them. He even went down to number 5 in 5 games against Gocheok Kiwoom Heroes on the 15th and 16th.
What is encouraging is the first base defense. Even in the match against Kiwoom on the 16th, where KIA lost 0-2, the only consolation was Hwang Dae-in’s Hosobi. At the end of the 4th inning, in the absence of a runner, Kim Hye-seong, who attacked starting pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong’s curve, was caught with a body blow. In the 5th inning, he dived and caught Kiwoom hitter Park Joo-hong’s hit on the same course.
What was more impressive than the catch was the collaboration with pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong, who entered the base cover. Kim Hye-seong and Park Joo-hong were both on the fast side, so the batted ball speed was fast, but a close game unfolded on the base. However, both of them caught out by a narrow margin. Both the height and direction of the toss, the emperor’s toss, toward Yang Hyeon-jong were ideal.
Last season, Hwang Dae-in recorded 14 home runs and 91 RBIs, rising to become the team’s main hitter. However, his first base defense was a little disappointing. In particular, his batting judgment and movement were like that when handling slow balls between 1st and 2nd base.
This season has been less like that. The quickness that was originally recognized has improved both situational judgment and coping skills.
Could it be because Woo-hyeok Byun, another prospective prodigy, joined the team and created tension in the competition for first base? What is clear is that the ratio of KIA connecting strong hits to the left of opponents with outcounts has increased.
KIA is currently suffering from a decline in offensive power. However, the infield, outfield and home defense are solid.토토사이트 The number of mistakes is also 8, half of that of the first place LG Twins (16). The starting pitching staff led by Yang Hyeon-jong and Sean Anderson is also strong. A team with good basic skills and mound power will rise. Now is the time to control impatience.