Doosan Bears' Traded Star Son Ah-seop Struggles at Batting Average Below .120

The acquisition of Son Ah-seop through a trade was meant to bolster the Doosan Bears' lineup, but the veteran outfielder is currently mired in a deep slump. As of April 25th, Son's batting average stands at a dismal .118, a far cry from the production expected from a player of his caliber.

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When will his batting touch improve? Doosan Bears' traded player Son Ah-seop is unable to rebound from a batting average in the 10% range.

In the recent game against the LG Twins, Son started as the designated hitter batting second, but he failed to record a hit in four at-bats, managing only a walk and a run scored. This performance mirrors his struggles since joining the Bears, raising concerns about his ability to adapt and contribute effectively.

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Doosan Bears manager Kim Won-hyug said before the trade that he was in the process of regaining his condition due to a lack of playing time.

Doosan Bears manager Kim Won-hyung had previously acknowledged Son's slow start, attributing it to a lack of consistent playing time before the trade. He expressed confidence that Son would eventually find his rhythm and regain his form. However, with each passing game, the pressure mounts for Son to turn his season around and prove his worth to the team and its fans.

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Son Ah-seop started as the No. 2 designated hitter in the game against LG Twins held at Jamsil Stadium on the 25th, and went 4 at-bats with no hits, 1 walk, and 1 run.