Kim Min-seok Scores Run on Series of Throwing Errors Against Lotte Giants
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Doosan Bears player Kim Min-seok scored a run against the Lotte Giants due to multiple fielding errors.
- The play occurred in the fifth inning with no outs and runners on first and second base.
- Kim Min-seok advanced from hitting a ground ball to scoring home on a sequence of throwing mistakes.
A remarkable sequence of defensive errors allowed Doosan Bears player Kim Min-seok to score a run against the Lotte Giants in a KBO League game. The unusual play unfolded in the fifth inning with no outs and runners on first and second base, leading to a run scored entirely through fielding miscues.
Kim Min-seok hit a ground ball, which was mishandled by the defense. This initial error was compounded by a subsequent throwing error to second base. The situation further deteriorated for the Lotte Giants when a third throwing error, this time towards third base, allowed Kim Min-seok to race home and score.
The play, which occurred on June 9, 2026, in Busan, saw Kim Min-seok advance from hitting the ball to scoring the run solely on the back of the Lotte Giants' fielding and throwing mistakes. This highlighted a rare instance of a run being scored without a clean hit or a traditional advancement through the bases.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.