Following WBC, Doyoung Kim to Lead Off at Asian Games... "Maximizing Offensive Power"

Kim Doyoung, the star player who served as the leadoff hitter in the last WBC, will once again take the vanguard of the attack at the upcoming Asian Games.

Manager Ryu Ji-hyun has pulled out the "Doyoung Kim leadoff card" once again to strengthen the team's offense.

Ahead of a practice game against Sangmu, national team manager Ryu Ji-hyun declared that he will deploy Kim Doyoung in the leadoff spot for the Asian Games to bolster the team's offensive prowess.

Kim Doyoung, who mostly bats in the number three spot for his club team KIA, delivered solid performances when deployed as the leadoff hitter during the last WBC.

Expressing belief that he will do well this time too, he started as the leadoff hitter in the practice game against Sangmu yesterday (the 17th), but went hitless with four at-bats.

The national team secured a comeback win in the 8th inning with doubles by Park Jun-soon and Kim Keonhee, wrapping up their final live-action practice before departure today on a high note.

(Video by: Yoo Dong-hyuk, Video Editing by: Lee Jae-sung)
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