Jung Ho Kang

Jung Ho Kang sitting on Friday for Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang is not in the lineup on Friday in the team's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Kang is being replaced at shortstop by Kevin Newman against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta.

In 165 plate appearances this season, Kang has a .183 batting average and a .655 OPS.