More than a month after Kim Ha-sung (29, San Diego Padres) left the lineup due to a shoulder injury, the timing of his return has not yet come out.
The Major League’s official website MLB.com said on the 21st (Korea time) that “Kim Ha-sung’s return is not going as smoothly as expected.”
MLB.com added, “Kim Ha-sung can hit with all his might. However, Kim Ha-sung is still unable to throw without feeling uncomfortable with his sore shoulder.”
Kim Ha-sung was substituted for the Colorado Rockies on the 19th of last month, feeling a great pain in his shoulder. At that time, Kim Ha-sung got on base with a hit in the third inning, but he tried to slide while returning to first base on the check ball of opposing pitcher Bradley Blaylock. Fortunately, he was not out, but the problem was next. Kim Ha-sung complained of great pain while clutching his right shoulder.
Kim Ha-sung, who rarely exaggerated and was not injured, became more concerned. Kim Ha-sung eventually couldn’t play on the ground anymore and was replaced. In the process of leaving the dugout, he threw his helmet on the floor. It was a scene where he felt sorry that he could no longer play in the game due to injuries.
After being injured, Kim Ha-sung underwent an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) test at the hospital on the 20th, the next day. Fortunately, it was not a major injury that required surgery, such as a broken bone, but he was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation. In this way, Kim Ha-sung was listed on the injured list for the first time since entering the Major League.토토사이트 순위
Since then, Kim Ha-sung has devoted himself to recovery and rehabilitation. It was also true that there were expectations for his return in September as the injury was not known to be so severe. However, it is expected that it will take more time for him to return as his shoulder was still found to be not perfect during the throwing process. Still, Kim Ha-sung reportedly carried out light throwing drills such as hitting and defense training as well as catch.
MLB.com said, “According to San Diego coach Mike Shildt, Kim Ha-sung’s throwing training was temporarily suspended in mid-September, but it resumed soon. On the 21st, he threw the ball lightly on the ground while playing catch,” adding, “However, it is not yet clear whether Kim Ha-sung will be able to return before the end of the regular season.”
Kim Ha-sung played in 121 games this season and had a batting average of 0.233 (94 hits in 403) 11 home runs, 47 RBIs, 60 runs, 58 walks, 77 strikeouts and 22 steals (five failed), 0.330 on-base percentage, 0.370 on-base plus slugging percentage, and 0.700 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage). In particular, in the last seven games before leaving due to injury, Kim Ha-sung showed a good batting average of 0.409 (9 hits in 22 at-bats) and one home run and three RBIs. Kim Ha-sung, who maintained a batting average of 220 last month, was on the rise, raising his batting average to 230 in August. Therefore, this injury departure was all the more regrettable.
San Diego has eight more games to play this season. San Diego, which is ranking second in the National League West, is at the top of the wild card list, which is highly likely to result in the fall baseball season. Kim Ha-sung, who will acquire the free agent status after the end of this season, will he be able to return to the regular season in a healthy manner.