Bae Ji-hwan, playing for the New York Mets’ Triple-A affiliate Syracuse Mets, delivered a standout performance in the first game of a doubleheader.

On May 1 (KST) at NBT Bank Stadium in New York, Bae started as the No. 6 hitter and second baseman in the first game against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies affiliate), going 3-for-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. He hit safely from his first at-bat, demonstrating excellent bat control and contributing to his team’s 7-0 victory. His season batting average jumped from .314 to .342. Due to the doubleheader schedule, the first game was only seven innings.

Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the second, Bae led off with a single to left field, ending his hitless streak from the previous game on April 29. In the third inning, with the team leading 3-0 and a runner on second base, he delivered a two-run double to center field, extending the lead to 4-0.

In the fifth inning, with the team already up 6-0, Bae singled to center field with a runner on second base, completing a three-hit game. This was his third three-hit performance of the season, and the first since April 25.

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Bae made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022 and continued through last season. In 223 career MLB games, he batted .223 with 2 home runs, 44 RBIs, 74 runs scored, 37 stolen bases, and a .587 OPS. After struggling to a .050 batting average (1 hit in 20 at-bats) in 13 games last season, he was claimed off waivers by the Mets. He was then removed from the 40-man roster and began the season in Triple-A. However, he has shown strong hitting form in the minors this year.

For the second game of the doubleheader, Bae Ji-hwan was slotted as the No. 5 hitter and starting center fielder.