Lee Jung-hoo, 'No. 1 ML double,' and Edman, 'No. 1 ML home run,' will unite at Tokyo Dome? It's not a dream...Just imagining it makes me happy
Lee Jung-hoo, 'No. 1 ML double,' and Edman, 'No. 1 ML home run,' will unite at Tokyo Dome? It's not a dream...Just imagining it makes me happy
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The first place in the Major League double and the first place in the home run will unite at Tokyo Dome with the national flag?메이저사이트
It is not a dream. There is a chance that it will become a reality. If Tommy Edman (30) joins the Korean national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic next year, Korea can build the world's strongest center line with Lee Jung-hoo (27, San Francisco Giants), Kim Ha-sung (30, Tampa Bay Rays), and Kim Hye-sung (26, Oklahoma City Comets).
Surprisingly, Koreans or Korean-Americans ranked first overall in home runs and doubles in the Major League until Thursday (Korea time). Lee has eight doubles this season, beating Kyle Tucker (28, Chicago Cubs) to rank No. 1 overall in the Major League.
Edman is tied for first with Wilmer Flores (San Francisco), Aaron Judge (New York Yankees), Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies), Tyler Soderstom (Oakland Athletics), and Mike Trout (LA Angels) with six home runs this season.
It is the beginning of this season. Whether it is a double or a home run, the current No. 1 ranking does not mean much. However, the fact that Korean and Korean hitters are at the top of the individual rankings can contribute to the confidence of Lee Jung-hoo and Edman. If Edman decides to wear the national flag, he is expected to create a great synergy in the national team's center line by eating rice with Lee Jung-hoo, Kim Ha-sung and Kim Hye-sung.
Ryu Ji-hyun, the coach of the Korean national team, and Cho Kye-hyun, the chairman of the KBO's power enhancement committee, visited the U.S. in March to check the trend of Korean foreigners. Some reportedly expressed their intention to join the national team. Dunning (Round Rock Express), who moved to the Minor League, is also the player who gained the most popularity last year and this year.
At the time of the 2023 World Cup, Edman was a multi-man who left an ordinary record with the Saints Cardinals. However, his life changed as he was traded ahead of the 2024 season trade deadline. The Dodgers highly valued Edman, who had not played in a single game due to wrist injury, and boldly recruited him. Edman will display a higher level of performance to Dodgers.
Edman signed a five-year, 74 million-dollar contract extension with the Dodgers last winter. The deal includes Dipper, but it is also evidence that he was recognized by the Dodgers for his capabilities. He had a batting average of 0.328 in 16 games in the postseason last year, two homers, 13 RBIs and an OPS of 0.862. He had a batting average of 0.246 in 61 at-bats for an OPS of 0.851 this season. He is the best clutch player at the Dodgers early in the season. He can play center field, second baseman and shortstop.
Lee Jung-hoo got off to a very good start to the second season of his six-year, $113 million contract. He played in only 37 games last year due to his shoulder injury, but has been active as a built-in center fielder at No. 3 this season. He has a batting average of 0.327, one homer, seven RBIs, and 14 runs scored in his OPS of 0.974.
If Edman comes to the WBC national team next year, chances are high that the center line of the national team will be shortstop Kim Ha-sung, second baseman Edman, and center fielder Lee Jung-hoo. Kim Hye-sung said, "All-weather backup. It was the same for the 2023 competition.