![[Sanders] “I got my first hit yesterday and then, like, my pressure is kind of gone,” Song said. “And I’m getting along with my teammates good, so it’s been a good two days.” He added: “...since I got a hit yesterday and it was a good pitcher, I feel confident.”](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/7gws059065mg1-1920x1024.jpeg)
Weight lifted
A weight lifted off Sung-Mun Song’s shoulders when a line drive found grass on Thursday. Another one did on Friday.
Perhaps the 29-year-old Korean import is beginning to get comfortable with his new team.
“I got my first hit yesterday and then, like, my pressure is kind of gone,” Song said through interpreter Jun Yi. “And I’m getting along with my teammates good, so it’s been a good two days.”
He added: “Even in KBO, I was always nervous until the first hit. But since I got a hit yesterday and it was a good pitcher, I feel confident.”
Song’s hit on Thursday was off Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft. Friday’s came off a 90 mph cutter from Rockies right-hander Juan Mejia.
Song has three starts so far this spring, but with Tatis, Machado and Xander Bogaerts departing for the World Baseball Classic, his action is about to pick up.
Song has only worked at second and third base for the Padres, but shortstop and outfield work appear to be imminent. He has only played shortstop in middle school and only shagged balls in the outfield, but he’s eager to help wherever needed.
“It’s going to be different, like playing the outfield or shortstop,” Song said, “but if the team needs me to play, then I have to prepare for it.”
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Let’s go SMS!
We need SMS to give the captain rest at 3rd. Good news!
Sometimes a shooter needs to see one go in. A qb needs to throw a lil screen pass to get a completion going. Big momentum
SUNG! MUN! SONG! SUNG! MUN! SONG!
Thats always a huge relief. What are his projections though? His stats were great in KBO. Lets hope we have a gem.
it’s a lot, maybe too much in my opinion, to have the guy learn new positions (OF, SS) in addition to being the primary utility guy at 2b and 3b (and maybe 1b), while also on a steep learning curve to hit MLB pitching.