Regarding Guillermo Herredia's success, some overseas criticize him, "Doesn't it mean that the level of the KBO League is that low?"

The "good son" of SSG Landers, foreign hitter Herredia, is not a big player with a stellar major league career. Of course, there were moments when she shone. The Seattle Mariners, their big league debut team, played more than 120 games for two consecutive seasons, confirmed their possibility with an OPS in the 600s, and became a "sparky star" when they played 120 regular-season games for the Atlanta Braves in 2021 and became a World Series winner.카지노사이트

Most of the time, however, was a prospect or backup. After being released by Atlanta in 2022, virtually MLB success took a step back. That's when SSG took Herredia's hand.

As a backup outfielder in the Major League, he performed very well in the KBO League. Heredia, who is already in her third year in the league, is a key hitter who is indispensable to SSG. After hitting a batting average of 323, 153 hits and 12 homers in 2023, she has improved further with a batting average of 360%, 195 hits, 21 homers and 118 RBIs last year. Last year, Herredia ranked first in the batting average, second in the most hits, and third in RBIs in the league, displaying top-notch performance.

By renewing her contract twice, Herredia ranks among the highest salaries among foreign players in the league with an annual salary of $1.8 million (including $200,000 in incentives) this season.

As he has not been very successful in the Major League, he has been a big success in the KBO League, and some foreign baseball fans, including the U.S., Japan, have said on social media, "Doesn't it mean that the level of Korean baseball is several levels below?"

Of course, compared to the Major League, the average level of the KBO League is low, but in fact, the fact that Herredia can play a season with confidence as a solid starting player creates a different environment and atmosphere.

"Perota Cuban or USA," a sports media outlet in Herredia's home country of Cuba, reported an article about Herredia on the 11th (Korea time). The article highlighted how great Herredia is in the KBO League and focused on the meaning of winning the individual title.

"My achievements in the KBO League are very important. In the past, I felt that I lacked confidence while playing baseball. I think playing in Korea revived me," Herredia said in an interview with the media. "Being a batting champion gave me such a special moment in my career, my life, and my family who have been with me in both bad and good moments."

He lacked confidence when he played as a challenger in the Major League, but he is also expressing his true value by recovering his confidence while playing in the KBO League.

When judging the success or failure of foreign players, they usually compare their performance with the previous league and gauge the level of the league. However, contrary to Herredia, there were more cases where they did not succeed in the KBO League even though they had a brilliant major league career.