{
  "id": 16437563,
  "title": "Tigers slugger trying not to get caught up in numbers amid postseason surge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/tigers-slugger-trying-not-to-get-caught-up-in-numbers-amid-postseason-16437563",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T06:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261025/tigers-slugger-trying-not-to-get-caught-up-in-numbers-amid-postseason-surge"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kia Tigers' star player Kim Do-yeong has expressed that he does not consciously aim for home runs while batting during the postseason. Despite scoring three home runs, including a grand slam, in the first round of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) playoffs, Kim's performance was the only three hits for the Tigers in their three-game sweep against defending champions LG Twins. Kim had set the record in the regular season with 45 home runs, but he has continued his strong form into the postseason. The Tigers will face the Samsung Lions in the second round, with Kim emphasizing that individual statistics like home runs and batting average should not be a priority in the postseason, as wins are far more important. Kim stated at Daegu Samsung Lions Park that he only wants to stay focused and perform consistently regardless of the situation.",
  "summary": "Kia Tigers slugger Kim Do-yeong claimed Sunday he never consciously tries to hit home runs, though it may not seem that way given the way he has swung the bat this fall. Kim slugged three home runs, including a massive grand slam, to help the Tigers sweep the defending champions LG Twins in the first round of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason last week. Those three home runs were…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kim Do-yeong, Tigers star, focuses on performance, not numbers",
    "Scored 3 home runs in KBO playoffs, including grand slam",
    "Emphasizes wins over individual stats in postseason"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kim Do-yeong’s refusal to chase individual statistics prioritizes team success over personal milestones, signaling a shift in focus as the Tigers advance to the second round of the playoffs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Tigers slugger trying not to get caught up in numbers amid postseason surge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/tigers-slugger-trying-not-to-get-caught-up-in-numbers-amid-postseason",
        "published": "2026-10-25T05:19:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}