Song Seong-moon, 28, of the Kiwoom Heroes, has displayed full capacity this season. He has improved both in offense and defense. In 77 games, Song has posted a batting average of 0.352 (94 hits in 267) with nine homers, 55 RBIs, 40 runs and five steals, and a .416 on-base plus slugging percentage of 0.521 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) of 0.937.여우알바

He has definitely been on the rise. He has been batting hard with a batting average of 0.524 (22 hits in 42 times at bat) in the recent 10 games. Song has been on the right track recently, but he remains alert. "Baseball games don't know when or what will happen. I was lucky. Also, with the restriction on defensive shift, hitters that might have been caught by opposing defense in the past became a hit. This is why he has been performing well."

Hitting can be regarded as luck, but defense is different. Song is defending the Kiwoom infield by displaying airtight defense. Song played the most games as a third baseman, but also played as a second and first baseman. He wandered from place to place in the infield except for shortstop positions. In fact, the position he played in every game changed. Still, Song only made one error. Compared to his double-digit errors (15 in 2022 and 10 in 2023) over the past two years, his defense has improved remarkably.

Coach Hong Won-ki met with reporters ahead of the "2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League" LG Twins match at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 2nd, saying, "It is difficult to make a single mistake even in one position. However, Song is playing not only as a third baseman but also as a second and first baseman. The fact that he has achieved such a performance while playing in various positions proves that Song has taken a step forward," smiling at Song's performance.

The head coach believes that his role as captain may have affected his performance. When Kim Hye-sung signed a contract with CAA Sports, a global agency, Song took over the captain's armband after declaring his bid to advance to the Major League. "I feel more responsible as Song claims. I think he has improved concentration and displayed good performance in defense," said Hong Won-ki.

After the game, Song said on his defense, "The team gave me a lot of chances over the past time. As I gained experience, I gained some leeway. I gained a lot of know-how. This year, I am confident when I play defense. I am not tired because I managed my physical strength well during the off-season and my team is also managing my physical condition well. I think that's why I only made one mistake."

"I'm very proud to have only one error at the end of the first half. I'm proud. It's most comfortable to go to third base, but anywhere is good. That's how much I think Hong Won-ki trusts me and uses me. I just want to be confident in any position," he said.

Song Seong-moon is serious about self-care. He is also managing his diet consistently. He does not eat flour, fried foods, or soft drinks. When his grades are good, he keeps his diet more thoroughly. He is setting his own rules and keeping them tight because he wants to play baseball better. These efforts seem to lead to good performance.

If he maintains his pace, he can also seek career-high season. Song had the best performance in 2022. At that time, Song had 13 homers, 79 RBIs, 67 runs and a batting average of 0.247 (135 hits in 547 times at bat) in 142 games with a 0.371 OPS of 0.673.