""This will be a big spring for Hyeseong Kim, who must continue to retool his swing to show he can stick as a big league regular," Ardaya wrote. "While the surface numbers were certainly good for Kim in the majors last year, he showed some clear flaws that teams looked to expose as he got more reps. Kim chases too much below the zone, with not enough contact in the strike zone to make up for it. Tough lefties make life difficult for him.""
""While the other aspects of his game, such as his speed and defense, are big league ready, there are continued adjustments he needs to make with his bat. The Dodgers rave about Kim's work behind the scenes and willingness to adjust, which is a point in his favor. It's just a matter of whether those tweaks click into place.""
Hyeseong Kim opened his MLB tenure with a .422 average and an OPS above 1.000 in his first month, but his production declined sharply after the All-Star break. His second-half OPS fell to .364 and he finished the season with an OPS just under .700. Key flaws include chasing pitches below the zone and insufficient contact in the strike zone, and struggles against left-handed pitching were noted. His speed and defense are considered major-league ready. Spring training swing adjustments will be pivotal to determine his ability to become a regular starter.
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