In his second year in the KBO League, outfielder Guillermo Herredia (SSG) never stops hitting. He has a batting average of 0.357 (174 hits in 487 times at bat) and 16 homers and 103 RBIs in 122 games this season. Compared with the previous season’s batting average of 0.323, 12 homers and 76 RBIs in 122 games, he has displayed an upward trajectory in most indicators. The same holds true for the Busan SSG match on Saturday, the most recent game. He made three hits, three RBIs and two runs from four times at bat, including a three-run homer, to display stellar performance. “Not only me but all of my teammates did a great job,” Herredia said with a smile.토토사이트
One of Herredia’s strengths is her contact ability. She does not have many ups and downs. She maintains her pace consistently. When looking at her monthly win rate, she stood at around 30 percent except for five games in March. She boasts the highest batting average among batters who have played in the regular season. If this continues, she is worthy of becoming the first batter in the SSG (including the entire body of SK). “I am aware (of the competition for batting champion). However, I try not to pay attention. Rather, I aim to play baseball healthy and unhurt,” Herredia said.
When Herredia was embraced by SSG, there was a question mark. SSG uses the most batter-friendly stadium in the league as its home ground. This is why foreign hitters were preferred as sluggers before. The question mark was changed in just one season. Now, the team is enjoying enthusiastic support from fans. Some even made jokes about losing one’s passport. “Isn’t it meant to play in Korea for a long time?” Herredia said with a chuckle. “I thought you were going to issue a new Korean passport.”
A fierce battle to advance to the best of five teams is underway. SSG has frequently advanced to the postseason with its unique autumnal DNA. Last season, it made a last-minute spurt to elevate its ranking to the third place. Despite all-out efforts in every game, Herredia tries to enjoy these games. “I often tell my teammates, ‘Let’s focus,’ ‘Don’t give up,’ ‘Let’s cheer up,’ and ‘Let’s do it together,'” Herredia said, “Whatever the outcome, my teammates aim to work hard and go to fall baseball.”