"Every team needs a player like Kim Hye-seong—there's no more reliable teammate than him!" Triple-A club also praised him

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If a teammate like this exists, a pitcher on the mound will never feel lonely. Even local American clubs were truly moved by the "dignified camaraderie" of Kim Hye-seong (27, LA Dodgers' Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets), who is struggling in the minor leagues to make a return to Major League Baseball (MLB).

On the 12th (Korean time), the Oklahoma City Comets club stated via their official SNS, "Every team needs a player like Kim Hye-seong," and highlighted that "Kim Hye-seong applauds every time a pitcher throws a strike." They further sent praise with a video saying, "Name a more reliable and encouraging teammate than this. We will wait as long as it takes."

In the video, Kim Hye-seong is seen enthusiastically clapping and offering encouragement and cheers more passionately than anyone else every time a pitcher on the mound throws a strike throughout the game. His constant infusion of fighting spirit from the center of the infield left a deep impression on viewers.

Local baseball fans also reacted enthusiastically. Fans said, "Not only is his skill at the Major League level, but so is his character," "He is the best player who can change the dugout atmosphere," "If a player like him is fielding behind me, pitchers won't feel pressured," and "He truly seems to possess excellent character," offering abundant praise.

Although he is playing in the minor leagues to rework his hitting, on the field, Kim Hye-seong is not merely an "infielder" who excels in both offense and defense. The club's video captured his role as a "true leader" who constantly energizes his teammate on the mound to prevent him from wavering, even amidst his sharp eyes that read the flow of the game. Since baseball is a mental sport, such sincere encouragement from the center of the infield is evaluated as having value far beyond data in providing stability to pitchers.

There were also messages urging Kim Hye-seong's call-up to the Major Leagues. Fans raised their voices saying, "The Dodgers should call up Kim Hye-seong quickly," and "He should be used as the Dodgers' second baseman." Kim Hye-seong, who was sent down to the minor leagues by the Dodgers again on May 30, has appeared in 16 games this season with Triple-A Oklahoma City, recording a .343 batting average (67 at-bats, 23 hits), no home runs, and 9 RBIs. His OPS (on-base plus slugging) is 0.796. In particular, he has been on a hot streak, hitting 10 hits in his last four games.

Kim Hye-seong is recognized not just as a "star player" but as "the teammate everyone wants to play with." It remains to be seen whether his sincere applause and dedication will once again lead to loud cheers at Dodger Stadium beyond the minor league stage.

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