adminHis on-base percentage is just 0.288. However, once he goes out, he transforms into one of the most formidable runners in the major leagues (MLB). This is the story of Bae Ji-hwan (24, Pittsburgh), who ranks 4th in the National League (NL) in stolen bases.
In the 2023 MLB home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers held at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, USA on the 26th (Korean time), Bae Ji-hwan started as the center fielder for the 8th batter and recorded 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 steals in 4 at-bats.
Although the team lost 7-8, Bae Ji-hwan’s performance was impressive. U.S. CBS Sports covered Bae Ji-hwan’s performance and said, “The utility player, who started as center fielder, ran wild against Noah Syndergaard, who had trouble letting runners out even before MLB made stealing easier.”
He is literally running wild. His mobility energizes the team. When he gets the chance he steals second base and digs home with his quick feet. The defensive show created by flying the body is also possible because of the quick feet.
The match that day clearly showed the charm of Bae Ji-hwan. Both of his hits were infield hits, and he stole second base in succession, both of which led to runs.
Bae Ji-hwan is fully proving his value this season. He plays both an outfielder and an infielder at the same time, giving the manager a wider range of options, and has already made highlight films with his excellent defense several times.
There is also regret in the attack. He had a batting average of 0.224, an on-base percentage of 0.288 and a slugging percentage of 0.343, with an OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of only 0.631.
But he’s not lacking at all when it comes to quick feet and impact. The media introduced that “Bae Ji-hwan attempted 8 times and recorded 7 stolen bases.” He also hit two home runs, including a final bubble.
The most noteworthy thing is lightning speed. According to Statcast, out of 176 people who have sprinted base running more than 10 times this season, Bae Ji-hwan ranked second with an average running time of 90 feet (27.43 m) of 3.77 seconds.
Moreover, MLB this season has created a more favorable environment for stealing by increasing base size and limiting pitcher pitches. This is why the value of Bae Ji-hwan has no choice but to attract more attention in the changed environment.토토사이트
Bae Ji-hwan, who has successfully stolen 7 bases and is ranked 4th in the NL, is expected to easily surpass Shin-soo Choo’s record of 22 in 2010. This is the record for the most stolen bases by a Korean player in one season.
Furthermore, at the current pace, Bae Ji-hwan could successfully steal 49 bases. He’s effectively green-lighted by the team, so if he improves his on-base percentage just a little bit, he could steal more than that.