Kim Do-young, who wore Kia’s uniform through the rookie draft, made her first start in the practice game between KT and Kia held at Gijang Hyundai Motor Dreamball Park in Busan on the afternoon of the 5th.
Kim Do-young, who even expressed her ambition for the “Rookie King” before the game, was very determined. Of course, it was an unofficial debut, but he was focused throughout the game.
In his first at-bat in the top of the first inning, KT starter Bae Je-sung struck out three pitches
In the top of the second inning, his second at-bat, he got a walk from KT Lee Jung-hyun in a persistent mount fight and got on base to first base. His first hit was a clean left-handed hit against Lee Jung-hyun in the top of the fourth inning.
He also showed a sense of stability in defense in the game. He caught Ko Min-sung’s fast ball in the top of the fifth inning and made it a clean out. Applause broke out in the Kia dugout.
In the top of the ninth inning, he finished the batter’s box with a foul fly by the first baseman. He went 1-for-4 with a walk. 스포츠토토
However, there were many disappointing scenes in defense. He scored three errors in the practice game. In particular, the defensive errors in the bottom of the last ninth inning were regrettable. Kt Kim Byung-hee’s ordinary infield grounder was not properly caught.
Kt tied the game 4-4 and ended the game with Song Min-seop’s walk-off hit.
Although it was not an official debut match, Kim Do-young showed a dead appearance after the game, and Kia seniors approached Kim Do-young and comforted and encouraged him.