""We have to carry three catchers [on the postseason roster] because of where Will [Smith]'s at. Obviously with Tommy [Edman]'s uncertainty, Max [Muncy] coming back recently, having the extra infielder Hyeseong is huge," Roberts said. "And as far as how I'm going to use them, you know to run off the bench, to potentially take an at-bat off the bench, but there's a lot of lefties in that lineup. But Hyeseong, it's good to have him on the roster. And I feel he's going to help us out at some point.""
"Kim has a slashline of .280/.314/.385 with an OPS of .699 through his 71 appearances with the Dodgers. Kim has only had 21 at-bats against left-handed pitching, but has a .381 average with a .952 OPS with a home run and three RBIs. This can prove to be extrememly effective against the Phillies as their starters for Games 2 and 3 will both be southpaws. Their Game 1 triumph featured a left-handed starter on the mound as well in Cristopher Sanchez."
Hyeseong Kim has not yet made a postseason appearance despite being included on the Dodgers' roster. Kim offers strong left-handed hitting in a small sample: a .381 average and .952 OPS with one home run and three RBIs in 21 at-bats versus lefties. The Dodgers carried three catchers due to Will Smith's condition and Tommy Edman's uncertainty, increasing the value of extra infield depth. Kim is expected to be used off the bench for pinch-hit opportunities and to provide defensive relief if Edman's nagging ankle injury limits his availability. Kim's season line stands at .280/.314/.385 with a .699 OPS across 71 appearances.
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