0.429+3G continuous multi-hit bombing… Hot rookie gun, KIA’s best ‘hit product’
KIA Tigers’ rookie Geopo Byun Woo-hyeok (23) wields a fire bat in an exhibition game. It is considered the best hit product of KIA.
Byun Woo-hyuk started as a fifth hitter and first baseman in the home game against the LG Twins in the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League demonstration game held at KIA Champions Field in Gwangju on the 20th.
The chance came from the first at-bat. In the first inning with two outs and third base, Byun Woo-hyeok faced off against sidearm starter Park Myeong-geun. Byun Woo-hyeok, who picked out two breaking balls first, fouled on the third pitch and pulled the fastball on the fourth pitch to hit a left-handed hit with 1 RBI. It was a sharp hit that shortstop Oh Ji-hwan could not catch.
Byun Woo-hyuk made a multi-hit in the next at-bat. In the 3rd inning with 2 outs and 1st base, Byun Woo-hyeok lifted Park Myeong-keun’s outside breaking ball and scored a hit that landed in front of center fielder Moon Seong-joo.
In the 6th inning, Byun Woo-hyeok faced Lim Chan-gyu in the first company, but was unable to move on the breaking ball and struck out looking. In the 8th inning, he went on base with a ball that hit him with 2 out and 1 base.
On this day, Byun Woo-hyuk contributed to the team’s 3-1 victory by performing with 2 hits and 1 RBI in 3 at-bats. Byun Woo-hyuk started all of the last 3 games, including the LG match, and produced multi-hits. His exhibition batting average rose from 0.389 to 0.429.
Byun Woo-hyuk spent an unforgettable day against Doosan in Gwangju on the 19th. He hit his first home run in his exhibition game wearing a KIA uniform.
KIA coach Kim Jong-guk said, “As expected, (Byun) Woo-hyuk is in good condition at batting and shows confidence. The third base defense needs a little more practice, but the first base defense is stable. We are well prepared.” raised up
Byun Woo-hyuk received great expectations after joining the Hanwha Eagles with the first nomination in the 2019 rookie draft. However, he stayed in 50 professional games in two seasons and recorded a batting average of 0.246, 4 home runs, 10 RBIs, and an OPS of 0.681온라인카지노, and did not bloom.
KIA paid attention to Byun Woo-hyuk’s potential and recruited him through a trade in November of last year. Byun Woo-hyuk quickly melted into the tiger army. In the evaluation match, he proved his competitiveness by hitting long hits such as home runs and doubles.
He is riding the updraft even in the exhibition games. 0.429 batting average in 7 games, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 walks. Will Byun Woo-hyuk be able to reach his full potential? Let’s pay attention to his performance.
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