Bae Ji-hwan, who got off to a fresh start with multiple hits and two stolen bases in the opening game, started the next game as well. However, this time, he played center fielder, not second baseman.
Then, some U.S. media reported that Pittsburgh decided to make Bae Ji-hwan a starter every day, although he would be assigned second baseman or center fielder depending on the game.
Bae Ji-hwan was silent in his second game.스포츠토토
However, he was again the starting second baseman in Game 3 against the Cincinnati Reds.
Bae Ji-hwan, however, remained silent. He went 0-for-7 in two games, striking out four.
After two consecutive days of silence, Bae Ji-hwan dropped out of the game against the Boston Red Sox.
In response, CBS Sports of the United States took a step back, saying, “Bae Ji-hwan has not been fixed as a regular at any position, but he can fill in as a middle infielder or outfielder and is likely to play an active part as a semi-starter.”
Bae Ji-hwan’s silence in the third match is a regrettable part.
Since Bae Ji-hwan has quick feet, he will likely have to focus more on on-base percentage than batting average. The Pittsburgh leadership is also paying attention to this point. This is because he is capable of scoring once he gets on base. Expectations are high for his stealing ability.