Kim Hye-sung (26) of the Los Angeles Dodgers made a mark on fans across the United States with his first four-hit performance in his Major League debut.

On the 1st (Korean time), Kim Hye-sung started as the ninth second baseman in a game against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, and recorded 4 hits in 4 at-bats, including 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 3 runs, and 1 walk.

He stepped up to the plate for his first at-bat with two outs and runners on second and third in the bottom of the first inning. After a fierce battle with Warren that went to a full count, he drew a walk, setting up a two-out bases-loaded opportunity. However, Shohei Ohtani, who stepped to the plate in the second at-bat of the inning, struck out swinging, and the scoring opportunity did not materialize.

In the second inning, with the Dodgers ahead 8-0 and two outs with a runner on second, Kim Hye-sung hit a two-run home run over the right-center wall off left-handed relief pitcher Brent Hedrick, with the pitch clocked at 92.2 miles per hour (148.4 km/h). This marked his second home run of the season, with an exit velocity of 102.8 miles per hour (165.4 km/h) and a distance of 412 feet (126 m).

Kim Hye-sung continued to perform well in both offense and defense. In the top of the third inning, he executed a double play with quick movements, and in the fifth inning, he recorded a hit, followed by another hit in the sixth and a double in the eighth, achieving his first four-hit game in the Major Leagues. His season stats show a batting average of .422 (19 hits in 45 at-bats) with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs, 13 runs, 4 stolen bases, and an OPS of 1.058, showing a hot rise.

The game between the Dodgers and the Yankees, who faced each other in last year's World Series, garnered attention across the United States. This game was broadcast nationwide. Kim Hye-sung made a remarkable performance under the watchful eyes of fans across the country.

The commentators during the broadcast exclaimed right after Kim Hye-sung hit the home run, "In this inning, both Kim Hye-sung and Ohtani were at the plate. Usually, it’s easy to guess who hit the home run in such a situation, right? No! This time it was Kim Hye-sung!" expressing their surprise at Kim Hye-sung's home run.

The commentators, who noted, "He has shown great speed and recently a high batting average," added, "However, this time he showcased outstanding power as well. Today, the Dodgers are amazing," bringing attention to Kim Hye-sung's power.

Kim Hye-sung is a national team infielder from Korea who has recorded a batting average of .340 in 953 games in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), with 1,043 hits in 3,433 at-bats, 37 home runs, 386 RBIs, 591 runs, 211 stolen bases, and an OPS of .767. He successfully entered Major League Baseball after signing a 3+2 year contract worth up to $22 million (approximately 30.4 billion won) with the Dodgers last winter.

While Kim Hye-sung was playing in Korea, he was not known for his power hitting, and many American media outlets did not expect him to display power in Major League Baseball. However, the Dodgers recognized Kim Hye-sung's potential and requested adjustments to his hitting form, which led to a brief adjustment period for him, forcing him to start the season in Triple-A. Nevertheless, following an injury to Tommy Edman that provided him with an opportunity for a call-up to the Major Leagues, Kim Hye-sung immediately made a tremendous impact, ensuring his place on the Major League roster. In this game, he showcased his power, making another strong impression.

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