He started out batting fourth, then moved down to second, seventh, and finally eighth.
Hanwha Eagles’ foreign-born batsman 메이저놀이터Nick Williams entered the starting lineup at No. 8-left field against the Gochukkium Heroes on May 25. It was his first appearance in the eight spot.
It was a troubling batting order adjustment for head coach Choi Won-ho.
Williams, who replaced Brian O’Grady, made his first appearance on June 27 against the KT Wiz, going 0-for-3 with one RBI. In 13 games through July 22 against the NC Dinos, he batted 1-for-7 (9-for-51) with one home run, four RBIs, and a .486 OPS.
I brought him up expecting a #4, but he’s hitting in the teens. In 52 at-bats, he has zero walks and 14 strikeouts.
The hitting slump continued through the All-Star break and into the second half. Williams will play a two-game series against NC on July 21-22.
in which he went 2-for-8 with a home run and an RBI. He still can’t hit for power. He’s hitting off the batting point, and his timing is off on fastballs. Baseball people in the field say, “Basically, he has a problem with his swing mechanics.”
Last weekend, manager Choi Won-ho said, “I’ll watch him for about three games and if he doesn’t improve, I’ll actively intervene.” “He’s been talking a lot with the hitting coach,” Choi said before the Heroes game on Friday. I hope his batting pace will improve and he will move up in the lineup.”
The foreign batting woes started in April and continued through May, June, and into July.
O’Grady started the season batting at No. 4, then dropped to No. 5 and then to the lower order of No. 6 and No. 7. He left the team after 86 runs.
Hanwha’s worries were mounting.