Lee Jung-hoo vs. Kim Ha-seong matchup set! 'Batting 2nd' LEE, 'Average 0.077' KIM... Who will win the Heroes derby?
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- MLB stars Jung Hoo Lee and Ha-seong Kim will face each other in a series between the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves.
- Lee is batting second and playing center field for the Giants, while Kim is batting ninth and playing shortstop for the Braves.
- This matchup marks a reunion of former KBO teammates in the major leagues.
A highly anticipated matchup between former KBO teammates Jung Hoo Lee and Ha-seong Kim is set to take place as the San Francisco Giants host the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series. The first game of the series is scheduled for June 27 (KST) at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
Lee, who has been performing well in the majors, will bat second and play center field for the Giants. He is currently ranked second in batting average in the league. Kim, his former junior teammate, will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Braves, entering the series with a batting average of .077.
This interleague series not only features a clash between two National League teams but also a reunion of two prominent South Korean baseball players who once played together for the Nexen Heroes (now Kiwoom Heroes) in the Korea Baseball Organization. Fans are eager to see who will come out on top in this "Heroes derby" on the MLB stage.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.