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Bae's lightning speed makes him indispensable - and stylish LAKELAND, Fla. -- Korean speedster Ji Hwan Bae is an intriguing player for the Pirates. "Yeah, I mean, he's uber-athletic,” said Pittsburgh...

MARCH 3, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ji Hwan Bae hopes new swing, versatility will result in opening day roster spot BRADENTON, Fla. — While Ji Hwan Bae was thrilled to have spent the bulk of the 2023 season in the major leagues, the 24-year-old utility man...

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sitting Friday Bae isn't in the Pirates' lineup Friday against the Marlins, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Bae has gone 5-for-20 with four RBI and three runs scored across his last five games, and he'll get a breather to open Pittsburgh's final series of 2023. Jared Triolo will start at second base instead while Connor Joe gets the nod at first.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Bae is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Philadelphia.

Impact He'll take a seat as the Phillies send southpaw Ranger Suarez to the hill. Nick Gonzales will man second base for the Pirates and Jack Suwinski will patrol center field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Bae is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Bae went 4-for-11 with a double, a triple, a stolen base, four RBI and three runs while starting the previous three games, but he'll step out of the lineup Sunday. Jared Triolo will man the keystone in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Bae is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Jared Triolo will start at second base and bat sixth as Jack Suwinski covers center field and hits fifth. Bae went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's blowout loss to Chicago and is slashing just .236/.300/.314 across 343 total plate appearances this year for Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Bae is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Bae started the previous 12 games and will receive Sunday off after he posted a .217/.265/.326 slash line during that span. Liover Peguero will shift to the keystone while Alika Williams starts at shortstop against New York lefty Carlos Rodon.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Has Ji Hwan Bae developed enough to become regular part of Pirates' lineup? Ji Hwan Bae has shown plenty of improvement of late, and that has been a good thing for the Pirates. Insider Jason Mackey breaks down Bae's...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Ji Hwan Bae's first career triple helps rally the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4

Rookie Ji Hwan Bae’s first career triple highlighted a seventh-inning rally as the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Takes seat versus lefty Bae is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Bae will be one of several left-handed hitting Pirates who will hit the bench Sunday while the Cardinals bring southpaw Zack Thompson to the hill. With Bae sitting out, Vinny Capra will draw a start at second base and Jack Suwinski will man center field.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locked into consistent role Bae went 1-for-5 with a stolen base Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact Bae has started all seven games against right-handed pitching since he returned from the injured list Aug. 18, and he's also started four of seven contests against southpaws. In that span, he's gone 10-for-41 with four RBI and five runs to go along with a pair of stolen bases. While unremarkable production, the Pirates appear invested in getting Bae regular at-bats, to the detriment of Liover Peguero.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Bae isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Lefty Jordan Wicks will start on the mound for his major-league debut Saturday, forcing the left-handed bat of Bae into the dugout. Liover Peguero will man second base in Bae's absence and bat seventh.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 21st bag Bae went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base Thursday against the Cubs.

Impact Bae has been a near everyday player since he was activated from the injured list Aug. 18. He now has five hits across 21 at-bats since his return, with Thursday's performance also marking his his first stolen base in that span. Bae's usage of late suggests he'll have a chance to lead off against righties, and he also remains in the lineup against southpaws while playing either second base or center field.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Bae is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Bae returned Friday from an extended stint on the injured list Friday and enjoyed a productive weekend in the Pirates' series with Minnesota. He started and served as the Bucs' leadoff hitter in all three contests, going 3-for-11 with two doubles, three walks, two runs and one RBI. Though he'll hit the bench Monday, Bae should have a relatively clear path to playing time at either second base or in center field for the rest of the season so long as health prevails.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times in return Bae went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk in Friday's loss to the Twins.

Impact Bae (ankle) returned to the lineup for the first time since July 1 and provided two hits for the punchless Bucs. When healthy, Bae has been a good source for speed with 20 steals. However, a slash line of .243/.307/.317 shows that we shouldn't expect much else from the 24-year-old second baseman.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates activate 2B/CF Ji Hwan Bae (ankle) The Pittsburgh Pirates returned second baseman and center fielder Ji Hwan Bae from a rehab assignment and placed him on the active roster ah...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Returns from IL The Pirates reinstated Bae (ankle) from the injured list Friday.

Impact Bae landed on the injured list with a left ankle injury in early July and will now return to the Pirates' lineup after missing a month and a half. The 24-year-old was able to get his bat going during his assignment, going 9-for-32 with a home run over nine games with Triple-A Indianapolis. However, with a .609 OPS in the majors this season, there's no guarantee Bae's hot streak carries over into the bigs. Jared Triolo was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In line for extended rehab Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Bae (ankle) will have an extended minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured...

Impact Bae, who landed on the IL on July 2 with the left ankle injury, began his rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Indianapolis and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored while playing five innings at second base. Tomczyk noted that the Pirates want Bae to get time and multiple positions prior to rejoining the big club, so the 24-year-old might not be a candidate for activation until next weekend at the earliest. Even though he'll get exposure to multiple spots, second base might be where Bae ends up seeing his most playing time once he's reinstated. Fellow rookies Liover Peguero and Nick Gonzales have been seeing time at the keystone of late, but both have struggled to keep their strikeouts in check.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Bae (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Bae has been on the shelf since July 2 and is now set to begin the final stage of his recovery process. The Pirates haven't specified how long they will keep Bae on assignment, but he figures to be ready to return during Pittsburgh's weekend series with the Brewers.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Ji Hwan Bae makes an UNREAL leaping catch against the wall in the bottom of the eighth inning

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ji Hwan Bae hammers a walk-off three-run homer for the Pirates to win 7-4 over the Astros

JULY 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ji Hwan Bae scores his first big-league home run for the Pirates to give them a 2-1 lead over the Red Sox

JULY 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Will need rehab assignment Bae (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment by late July, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bae has been on the injured list since July 2 and has recently resumed taking ground balls and playing catch. He'll need a rehab assignment before being activated, which is expected to begin July 28 when the Pirates return from a road trip on the West Coast.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Reynolds returns, as Ji Hwan Bae heads to injured list with ankle sprain Bryan Reynolds returned from a brief absence due to low back inflammation on Sunday against the Brewers at PNC Park.

JULY 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Lands on injured list Bae (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact The 24-year-old went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run Saturday before being lifted with an apparent left foot injury, per Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com, and he'll now be sidelined through at least the All-Star break. Rodolfo Castro and Tucupita Marcano are likely to be the main beneficiaries of Bae's absence.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Ji Hwan Bae's first career triple helps rally the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4

Pirates' Ji Hwan Bae makes an UNREAL leaping catch against the wall in the bottom of the eighth inning

Ji Hwan Bae hammers a walk-off three-run homer for the Pirates to win 7-4 over the Astros

Ji Hwan Bae scores his first big-league home run for the Pirates to give them a 2-1 lead over the Red Sox