Choi Ji-man, can’t get a chance even as a designated hitter and first baseman
Choi Ji-man could not play in the 2023 American Professional Baseball Major League away game against the Arizona Diamondbacks held at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona on the 14th (Korean time). Being on the bench for two days in a row. 안전놀이터 After changing into a San Diego uniform, Choi Ji-man is silent with no hits in 11 at-bats. San Diego traded with hopes for Choi Ji-man’s one-shot.
However, he is unable to find a sense of hitting as if he has not yet adapted to the new team. In response, CBS Sports of the United States pointed out, “Choi Ji-man’s recent sluggishness made San Diego appoint other players instead of the designated hitter.” On this day, shortstop Xander Bogaerts started as the designated hitter, Ha-seong Kim as shortstop, Jake Cronenworth as second baseman, and Garrett Cooper as first baseman.
The day before, Fernando Tatis Jr. was the designated hitter and Choi Ji-man kept the bench. Choi Ji-man is not being used not only as a designated hitter, but also as a first baseman. On the other hand, Kim Ha-seong, whose consecutive hitting record stopped at 16, recorded multiple on-base with 1 hit and 1 walk in 4 at-bats that day.