A Role for Kim

[Can_of_corn]

Meh, that's a reach. The part that stood out to me in Meoli's article was the exit speed on Kim's contact. I'm floored, because I didn't think he hit the ball hard the first few times I saw him. I was afraid he was just a slightly better version of Urritia. I was definitely wrong on that.

The Instagraphs piece talks about that as well.

In fact if you go back and look at the earlier posts about Kim, myself and others cite his average exit velocity. I admit I was shocked when I looked his up and saw it was above average.

[Ruzious]

The Instagraphs piece talks about that as well.

In fact if you go back and look at the earlier posts about Kim, myself and others cite his average exit velocity. I admit I was shocked when I looked his up and saw it was above average.

It especially surprised me because it seems like when he gets deep in counts, he becomes a bit of a defensive hitter - since he hates striking out. One would think that being defensive would reduce his exit velocity.

[sportsfan8703]

Kim is going through a slump and it's not fun. Last 14 days, .235/.333/.294/.627. The good thing is, even a slumping Kim gets on base 33% of the time.

[LA2]

Kim is going through a slump and it's not fun. Last 14 days, .235/.333/.294/.627. The good thing is, even a slumping Kim gets on base 33% of the time.

Yes, we've needed a player like that. Very impressive sense of the strike zone--it seems like the umps haven't been hazing him *too* much about it either.

[Can_of_corn]

Yes, we've needed a player like that. Very impressive sense of the strike zone--it seems like the umps haven't been hazing him *too* much about it either.

But guess what? He hits his first slump and Rickard is back.

[El Gordo]

But guess what? He hits his first slump and Rickard is back.

Rickard ill be back when he faces a RHP, instead of Kim. He's being platooned v LHP.

[weams]

Rickard ill be back when he faces a RHP, instead of Kim. He's being platooned v LHP.

This is the fact.

[Can_of_corn]

Rickard ill be back when he faces a RHP, instead of Kim. He's being platooned v LHP.

This is the fact.

Yes and my comment was tongue in cheek.

[LA2]

Kim is going through a slump and it's not fun. Last 14 days, .235/.333/.294/.627. The good thing is, even a slumping Kim gets on base 33% of the time.

The "slump" (for the record, I wouldn't call it a real slump if the OBP is .333) is over. OBP is up to .419 with an .846 OPS. Runs the bases well and Buck has enough confidence in his defense now to let him play whole games (unlike the case with Trumbo). His bat control and sense of the strike zone are so precise I really don't foresee him falling into prolonged slumps like some of our sluggers. I hope the scouts that talked him up didn't get demoted because of the embarrassing ST/early season loss of faith.

[25 Nuggets]

The "slump" (for the record, I wouldn't call it a real slump if the OBP is .333) is over. OBP is up to .419 with an .846 OPS. Runs the bases well and Buck has enough confidence in his defense now to let him play whole games (unlike the case with Trumbo). His bat control and sense of the strike zone are so precise I really don't foresee him falling into prolonged slumps like some of our sluggers. I hope the scouts that talked him up didn't get demoted because of the embarrassing ST/early season loss of faith.

I hope so too. Especially with the precedent set by Jung Ho Kang.

[OFFNY]

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(vs. PADRES, 6/28)

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[duffaphonic]

Mercy. This guy can hit!

[LookitsPuck]

That last AB (double) was a thing of beauty. 8 pitches...last pitch a slider outside and off the plate...and he just flicks it down the line. He's such a joy to watch. Always has a plan.

[Flash- bd]

Really love this guy. Can I get a name change to Flash/Kim - bd please?

[Grt 2BA FL Gator]

Seriously, I am so glad we hung on to Kim. Can't believe Buck and DD almost let him go. He has the best approach on the team. He's been exactly what we've needed, and Rickard has been decent too.