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Kim Hyun-soo Achieves Historic Milestone as LG’s Struggles Deepen
Kim Hyun-soo Achieves Historic Milestone as LG’s Struggles Deepen
In a recent baseball matchup, veteran slugger Kim Hyun-soo made history, becoming the first player in the league’s history to record 100 hits for 17 consecutive seasons. This remarkable achievement occurred on the 18th in a game against LG at Jamsil.
Kim, currently 38 years old, dismissed the significance of the “milestone,” stating that “anyone can achieve it if they work hard.” However, the sheer longevity required to consistently maintain a starting role and avoid major injuries for 17 years sets his accomplishment apart. Only 67 out of 2,183 players in league history have played for 17 seasons or more, and none before Kim had managed to reach triple-digit hits in each of those years. As of the 23rd, Kim boasts a batting average of 0.282 with 101 hits in 358 at-bats, along with 6 home runs and 55 RBIs, contributing to his team’s strong performance.
Meanwhile, last year’s champions, the LG Twins, find themselves in a challenging situation, having lost eight consecutive games. This marks their first eight-game losing streak in eight years.
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