LG Twins catching prospect Kim Bum-seok made memories that will last a lifetime in his hometown as a professional athlete. He shined brightest among the stars of the future and took home the MVP trophy.
Kim Bum-seok started the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO Futures All-Star Game at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on Thursday as the No. 4 designated hitter for the Northern All-Stars, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, and one run scored to lead his team to a 9-7 victory.
Kim is a highly touted prospect who was selected by LG with the first overall pick in the 2023 KBO Draft. Known as one of the best right-handed hitters in the amateur ranks since his days at Gyeongnam High School, he has been honored as a Futures All-Star in his first year as a professional.
Coincidentally, this year’s Futures All-Star Game was held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan, where Kim was born and raised. It was a special feeling for him to visit the place where he has been taking steady steps since he started to develop his dream of becoming a baseball player as a professional.
Before the game, Kim Bum-seok said, “When I was younger, I often came to Jikgwan, but it was my first time playing baseball here, so I felt strange when I arrived at the ballpark in the morning.” “My family is very big, so I called my parents and siblings. I also invited some friends, and I hope the rain stops so we can play.” 토토사이트주소
As if the heavens had read his mind, the rain clouds cleared in the afternoon. At 6:15 p.m., the playoffs were declared, albeit a bit later than the original start time.
Kim made his presence felt on home turf. With the Northern All-Stars leading 4-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning, he blasted a three-run home run with two outs to make the score 7-3.
Kim’s performance continued. In the bottom of the seventh inning, with the Northern All-Stars down 8-7, he came through again. With runners on first and second, Kim hit a clean single to right to bring home the second run.
The MVP of the Futures All-Star Game was, unsurprisingly, Kim Bum-seok. Not only did he take home 2 million won in prize money, but he also gave his family, who traveled to Sajik Baseball Stadium to watch him play, memories that are priceless.
Being named one of the stars of the Futures All-Star Game in his first year as a professional has given him the confidence to prepare for the second half of the season.