Kim Ha-sung, the WAR is higher than the big guns shortstop who went to SF for 265.7 billion, but you're going to DET for 4 years and 87.6 billion?
Dec 24, 2024
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FA Kim Ha-sung is not properly valued in the market because of his shoulder injury.
It was a disappointing scene. Kim Ha-sung injured his right shoulder while sliding to first base during Bradley Blaylock's surprise check after hitting a left-handed hit in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 19 (Korea time). Originally, he thought he would only have to take a few days off, but he was diagnosed with a partial rupture of the Wasoon in the detailed examination and had sutured surgery on October 11 after ending the season early.
The rehabilitation period of this operation is known to be 6-8 months, and for now, Kim Ha-sung is aiming to return after mid-April next year. However, analysts say that the market atmosphere has become colder when AJ Preller, head of the San Diego Padres, mentioned 'May, June, July' about the timing of Kim Ha-sung's return in an interview on the season's settlement.
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But San Diego didn't even offer a qualifying offer. Local media say multiple clubs are sending love calls to Kim Ha-sung, although he believes the possibility of his return to San Diego is low.
The Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers are mentioned as Kim Ha-sung's leading destinations. Among them, Detroit's move is known to be unusual.
In this regard, local media Bleacher Report reported on the 24th that `the most undervalued 2024-2025 MLB free agents are still valuable' refers to infielder Kim Ha-sung along with outfielder Randall Grichik, right-hander Jeff Hoffman, right-hander Nick Pivetta, left-hander Jose Kintana and right-hander Kirby Yates in the article.
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However, Adames signed with the San Francisco Giants for an astronomical amount of $182 million (about 265.7 billion won) for seven years.
Reporter Rhymer said 'Of course this is a deliberate example. Adames is a 30-home run hitter who boasts shortstop Gold Glove-class defense when he is at his best. Kim Ha-sung only has a Gold Glove-winning defense. Even this assumes that he will return healthy from right shoulder surgery. ' Shortstop with good defense is a very valuable asset and is something that Kim Ha-sung can provide in the field. He also evaluated his defense, saying that third and second bases can also be seen as a level.
Reporter Reimer then said, "'Kim Ha-sung is good at hitting the ball, so he is in the top 8% of the players who have not been struck out this year. Unlike Adames, he said that he boasts above-average base learning' Therefore, he regarded it as an FA that could reinforce the power of the airlift without spending a lot of money, saying, 'He has all the goods, but the cost is only part of Adames' ransom'.
At the same time, reporter Reimer predicted that Kim Ha-sung will sign a four-year, $60 million (KRW 87.6 billion) contract with Detroit.
jhno@sportschosun.com
