Outfielder Ye Ji-won, who was claimed off waivers from the Kiwoom Heroes, has found a new home with the KIA Tigers.
The Kia Tigers officially announced the signing of Ye on July 17. “We decided to sign him based on his potential and growth,” a KIA official said, adding that he will help strengthen their outfield depth.
Ye joined the Heroes in the second round of the 2018 rookie draft and has appeared in 117 games in the KBO, batting 1-for-7 (33-for-190) with two home runs, 13 RBIs, and a 0.518 OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage). While he hasn’t had a breakout season at the plate, he’s been able to hit over .300 in the Futures (second division) league. His defense is also above average, and he’s considered to have good base running ability. Given his potential, Kiwoom has continued to give him opportunities.
Kia is led by star outfielder Na Sung-bum and Socrates Choi Won-joon in the outfield, with Lee Chang-jin, Go Jong-wook, 온라인카지노사이트 and Kim Ho-ryung backing them up. As the chase for the top two spots intensifies in the second half of the season, there are many factors to consider, including fatigue and rotation in the outfield. The signing of Ye Ji-won is analyzed not only for the potential he has shown in Kiwoom, but also for team management.
The first challenge for Ye will be whether he can stand out in the competition with the existing outfielders.