The San Diego Padres lineup, including Kim Ha-seong, was ranked second in offense among the 30 major league (MLB) teams this season.
MLB.com, which delivers MLB news, selected the top 10 teams for the best offensive lineup on the 25th (Korean time), putting San Diego in second place after the Houston Astros.
The batting line evaluated by MLB.com was when Fernando Tatis Jr., who had not yet been released from the suspension, returned. In this case, Tatis Jr. is responsible for batting 1, and Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Zander Bogatz, and Jake Cronenwis are responsible for batting 2 through 5. Ha-seong Kim was placed as the 7th hitter after Matt Carpenter.
Regarding this, MLB.com said, “It’s quite fun to write your name on the top batting line. Manager Bob Melvin will enjoy it.” With his comeback, he built the best batting line 1-4 by far.”
MLB.com added, “It’s a question mark in the bottom lineup, but it’ll be better if Carpenter hits long and Nelson Cruz returns.” 메이저놀이터
However, San Diego’s opening lineup is expected to be different from what MLB.com evaluated. First of all, since Tatis Jr. has not yet played, it is expected that Bogatz will be the first hitter. Cronenworth takes over the 4th hitter, Carpenter goes up to the 5th hitter, and Kim Ha-seong takes charge of the 6th hitter.
Toronto’s lineup is in the order of George Springer, leadoff, Bo Bichet, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dolton Basho, Alejandro Kirk, Matt Chapman, Brandon Belt, Whit Merrifield, and Kevin Kiermeyer.
MLB.com said, “The Toronto lineup was the most explosive lineup last season, but there were ups and downs due to a partial lack of balance.” Four players, including Guerrero and Vichet, were 29% higher than the league average wRC+ last season.”
In addition, MLB.com said, “With the addition of Basho and Belt this season, a batting line comparable to Houston and San Diego has been built.” The left-handed batter’s belt came in and gave fear to teams in the American League East.”
In addition, the St. Louis Cardinals, which has Tommy Edman, a Korean-American player who played as a member of the Korean national team in the World Baseball Classic, ranked fourth, followed by the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, LA Dodgers, and Cleveland Guardians.