Ha Sung Kim’s (San Diego Padres) stock is soaring. According to Baseball Reference, his WAR (wins above replacement) is 2.6 as of June 6. That’s an increase of 0.5 in one week. That’s No. 1 on the team. According to ESPN, his defensive WAR is also up 0.2 to 1.6. That’s #1 in all of […]
Extraordinary leadoff comeback on the horizon, but the outfield is ‘3-for-3’…sparking rivalry
The long-awaited arrival of reinforcements was imminent. The KIA Tigers are in a happy predicament. KIA will soon be joined by outfielder Choi Won-jun. Choi, who is currently serving in the Armed Forces Athletic Corps (Commerce), will be discharged on the 12th. He will be able to wear the KIA uniform and play in the […]
Kim Eun-Joong-ho, Klinsmann look on as U-20s storm to fourth place
South Korea national soccer team coach Jürgen Klinsmann’s horizons are wide. He has his eye on the U-23 national team, led by Hwang Sun-hong, as well as Kim Eun-jong-ho’s players, who are on the cusp of reaching the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. Korean national soccer team head coach Klinsmann […]
U-20 World Cup, shock upset…’Powerhouse’ Brazil lose 2-3 shocker to Israel → out in quarter-finals
The U-20 World Cup has produced a stunning upset. Israel defeated Brazil 3-2 in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 at the San Juan Stadium in Puerto Rico, Argentina, on Thursday (4 June). The upset victory means Israel will face the winner of the USA-Uruguay match in the quarter-finals. What was expected […]
Cruz speaks out for first time since injury “It’s part of the game”
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop O’Neil Cruz, 25, has spoken for the first time since his injury. Cruz met with the media ahead of the team’s home game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 4 April. Cruz suffered a devastating injury on 10 April during a home game against the Chicago […]
‘I see an all-star’, ‘evolving’ Kim has better offensive pace than last year…OPS up nearly a point
Kim Ha-seong is evolving every year. When he debuted in 2021, Kim struggled to adjust to the fastballs of MLB pitchers. His batting average barely broke the double digits. In 2022, however, he seemed to have adjusted and increased his batting average by nearly five points. This year, it should be even higher. That’s because […]
‘0:3→4:3→5:5→6:5’ Noh Jin-hyuk is done! 254 minutes of bloodshed on a hot Busan summer night.
The clash between two of the top teams in Korean professional baseball heated up the summer night in Busan. The goddess of victory smiled on the team that scored the last run. 3rd, Sajik Stadium, Busan. Lotte won the seventh game of the season against the KIA Tigers in a dramatic 6-5 victory thanks to […]
‘The mighty Brazil crumbled’ as Israel beat Brazil 3-2 in extra-time to reach U20 World Cup quarter-finals
The mighty Brazil crumbled in extra time. Israel made history. Israel defeated Brazil 3-2 in extra time in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in San Juan, Argentina, in the early hours of 4 April. Israel will face the winner of the USA vs Uruguay match on 9 September in the quarter-finals for […]
From saving Ulsan on the brink to protesting in front of Klinsmann to a dream national team?
After pulling Ulsan Hyundai back from the brink of defeat, In-Joo In-gyu is back in action against Jeonbuk Hyundai. In the final K League 1 match before the announcement of Klinsmann’s roster, can In-Jong-kyu make his presence felt again and catch the eye of South Korea national soccer team coach Jürgen Klinsmann? In a short […]
There’s only one ‘GG Barometer’ defensive award, and it’s for Kim Ha-Sung… “Best second baseman in the entire ML”
Kim Ha-Sung (28, San Diego) is a stellar defender, and the statistics back it up. It’s now been predicted that he could win the Fielding Bible Award, one of the major league (ML) defensive awards. John Dwan, president of Sports Info Solutions (SIS), a U.S. statistical company, posted on social media on Tuesday (July 2), […]