LG Kim Hyun-soo expresses concern over ABS downgrade 'crazy strike zone concern'

LG Kim Hyun-soo expresses concern over ABS downgrade 'crazy strike zone concern'

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LG Kim Hyun-soo gave a deep concern and professional analysis on the KBO League's downward revision of the ABS (automatic pitching judgment system).안전놀이터

KBO decided to lower the top and bottom by 0.6 percentage points to apply 55.75% of the top and 27.04% of the bottom, a change in which the zone is 1cm lower based on 180cm in height.

"I'm having a hard time right now. Actually, I wasn't an anti-ABS person, but I wonder if this is the right argument," Kim said, raising fundamental questions about the system's adjustment.

His analysis goes beyond simple complaints and contains a technical and professional perspective.

In particular, he pointed out the fundamental problem of zone adjustment based on height. "If you match your standing height, you will naturally be at a disadvantage to taller people. However, their batting form is all different," he said. "Some players bend down a lot, while others hit while standing up."

His suggestion was even more meticulous. "We need an alternative that can be tailored to the individual batting form of players," he said, sharply criticizing the move, saying, "It is not appropriate to take an approach to lower the pitch simply because it was high."

Reflecting on his personal performance (137 games, 0.294 batting average, eight homers and 69 RBIs) last year, he has already analyzed his technical weaknesses. He has been making improvements by correcting his habit of bending his wrist by identifying grip problems.

Kim also expressed hope that improvement plans will be made through trial games. His attitude toward constructive solutions, not just criticism, was outstanding.

His concerns go beyond individual issues and relate to the technical fairness of all players. Concerns over "crazy strike zones are likely to emerge" remind us of fairness, which is the essential purpose of introducing ABS.