"Will I be able to work" question, proved by 'OPS 1.503' report card...KIM DO YOUNG's eyes are on a wider stage
"Will I be able to work" question, proved by 'OPS 1.503' report card...KIM DO YOUNG's eyes are on a wider stage
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"It was an opportunity to solve the question of whether I would work."
The Korean national Premier 12 team led by Ryu Joong-il arrived at Incheon International Airport on Wednesday. Korea, which ranked third in Group B (3 wins and 2 losses) in the opening round, failed to advance to the Super Round, falling behind Japan, which ranks first in its group (all five games won) and Taiwan, which ranks second (4 wins and one loss). Korea once again faced a wall of international competition, but it also has some benefits. Kim Do-young, a 21-year-old Korean baseball star, proved her international competitiveness. Kim led the team's offense in this year's event by displaying strong batting performance.
Kim Do-young, who met with reporters after arriving in Korea, said, "I am deeply saddened by the poor result. Still, I think I will be able to grow a little more with this tournament. I think I am doing well on my own. We were close when I saw the national team itself. We worked well together. However, I think I got homework such as what I need to fix and what I need to supplement in the future. Rather, it was a good opportunity."
At this year's championship, Kim received the most attention among Korean players. He displayed three home runs, 10 RBIs, four runs batted in (seven hits in 17 times at bat) and a batting average of 0.444 on-base plus slugging percentage of 1.059 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) of 1.503. Media outlets around the U.S., including Japan, also showed keen interest in Kim. Posting a video clip on Kim's performance on his SNS account, prominent U.S. journalist John Morosi praised him, saying, "He has emerged as a global baseball star." Japanese media also highlighted Kim's performance in the game.
Kim Do-young, who played well in the KBO League, also proved her presence on the world stage. Now, Kim's eyes are on a bigger stage. She also expressed her desire to play in the World Baseball Classic, in which Major League players participate. If she plays here, she will be able to reach the major league stage that all baseball players dream of.
Kim Do-young said, "I always have a final dream. I was curious about how well I would be able to do it in international competitions, but I think this event helped resolve the issue. I know that the WBC is the largest international competition. Even though I am young, I still have a great desire to participate in the WBC. If I can participate in the WBC, I would like to contribute to the team."
Earlier, Kim was selected as the first adult national team member at the 2023 Asian Baseball Championship. However, APBC has an age limit of 25 or younger. Premier 12 does not impose an age limit. More talented players participated in the competition. It is encouraging that Kim made good performances at such a competition. "When analyzing her performance, I felt that there were certainly many good players," Kim said. "It is an honor to play with such players."
Kim has accomplished many things in his third year as a member of the Korean pro baseball league. In this season, Kim played 141 games with 38 home runs, 109 RBIs, 143 runs, 40 steals, and a batting average of 0.647 OPS of 1.067. He became the youngest player to hit 30 homers and 30 steals. He also had the best year of his career, setting a 30-30 homers and 100 RBIs and 100 runs. In fact, he has become the MVP of the regular season. On top of that, he played in international competitions, promising a brighter future. 스포츠토토
Ryu Joong-il also praised Kim's performance, saying, "The players worked really hard at this year's event. They gained a lot and worked hard," adding, "I think it's an achievement to find a player like Kim Do-young."