Kim Hyesung (26) of the LA Dodgers felt embarrassed after hitting his first triple in Major League Baseball debut. He almost got scolded by his Dodgers teammates, including Mookie Betts, for not doing the hit celebration. Kim Hyesung's delayed celebration brought great laughter.

On the 9th (Korea time), Kim Hyesung made his first triple debut as the ninth batter and center fielder in a road game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, contributing to the Dodgers' 7-3 victory with 2 at-bats, 1 hit, and 2 RBIs.

With a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning with one out and runners on first and third, Kim Hyesung hit a high cutter at 89.3 mph (143.7 km/h) on the third pitch from St. Louis's right-handed starter Michael McGreevy, sending a line drive down the right field line. The strong hit at 98.8 mph (159.0 km/h) brought both the runner from third and the runner from first home with a 2-RBI clutch hit.

Kim Hyesung sprinted as soon as he made contact, sliding headfirst into third base after passing first and second. Kim Hyesung's first triple in Major League Baseball. He celebrated by high-fiving third base coach Dino Ebel while taking off his protective gear.

Afterward, Kim Hyesung looked at the Dodgers' dugout at third base with a flustered expression. He then raised his arms and did a ceremony imitating Shohei Ohtani's cosmetics commercial. He was so dazed after hitting the triple that he forgot to celebrate, and the Dodgers teammates took this moment to tease him.

'SportsNet LA' reporter Kirsten Watson also noted, 'When Kim Hyesung reached third base, Betts gestured for him to do the celebration, but Kim Hyesung forgot. All the players in the dugout were waving their hands, and only then did Kim Hyesung get ready for the celebration.' Commentator Steven Nelson joked, 'He’s still young; we should give him time to learn the celebrations.'

This was a scene that showed Kim Hyesung's rapid integration into the team. Manager Dave Roberts said, 'Kim Hyesung exudes youthful passion and pure joy. He looks happy just to be at the ballpark, and his energy lifts the team.' The Dodgers players genuinely like Kim Hyesung, which is why they can joke around with him.

After being hit on the left ankle by a foul ball in the game against the New York Mets on the 4th, Kim Hyesung missed three games but has since recorded hits in two consecutive games after returning against St. Louis on the 8th. As of that day, he has a batting average of .414 (24 hits in 58 at-bats), 2 home runs, 9 RBIs, and 6 stolen bases over 26 games this season, showing tremendous offensive production even within the platoon system.

Orel Hershiser, a commentator for SportsNet LA, praised Kim Hyesung, saying, 'His power, ball speed, and home runs are truly beyond expectations. He was anticipated to be a ground ball or line drive hitter, but he also shows gap power and can hit over the fence.' He added, 'There must have been culture shock when he first came here, and there may have been anxiety about whether he could play on this team. He was advised to change his swing from spring training. However, he performed well in Triple-A, and the call-up opportunity came. He has a batting average of .400 while moving around different positions.'

Kim Hyesung is also increasing his presence not only in hitting but in defense as well. He is establishing himself as a utility player, playing not only his primary position, second base (16 games, 10 starts, 85 innings) but also center field (7 games, 5 starts, 43 innings) and shortstop (5 games, 2 starts, 19 innings). In the game on the 8th, he went after a long fly ball hit by Mason Wynn that soared to the left-center warning track and caught it with his quick feet. Pitcher Clayton Kershaw raised his right arm to express gratitude for Kim Hyesung's great defensive play and complimented him after the game, saying, 'I had no idea he would catch that ball. It was an incredible play.'

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