Unlike Kim Ha-sung, there are two weeks left before the posting ends. Kim Hye-sung's way to the big league...The most powerful team looks at other infielders.
Dec 23, 2024
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It is not easy at the moment. The big league's first look at Kim Hye-sung is that he is different from Kim Ha-sung.
Kim Ha-sung's main position was shortstop. It was evaluated that it can be used as a second baseman or third baseman even if it is not necessarily a shortstop with overflowing elasticity, footwork, and strength. It was Kim Ha-sung's strong sales point along with his long-shot hitting 30 home runs in the KBO League.
At that time, Kim Ha-sung signed an agreement with the San Diego Padres on the first day of January for a four-year guarantee of $28 million (about 40 billion won) and a maximum of $39 million (about 56.5 billion won) for 4+1 years. And this winter, four years later, I came out as an FA and am looking for a new team. It is seeking to re-enter the FA virtually through a single-year or opt-out insertion contract due to unexpected shoulder surgery.
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In the early days of the FA market, some people rated Kim Hye-sung higher than Kim Ha-sung. However, the tide gradually changed. Since Kim Hye-sung officially posted to the Major League on the 5th, he seems to be in a negotiating position compared to Kim Ha-sung, who became a competitor as a result.
It is regrettable compared to Kim Ha-sung, who has already been verified on the major league stage for many years not only in offense but also in defense. The evaluation of contact or main focus is good, but the power or shoulders are not well received. In particular, it is painful to point out that it is difficult to use as a shortstop. While Kim Ha-sung is mentioned as an alternative to the team looking for third or second basemen as well as shortstop, Kim Hye-sung is focusing only on second basemen.
The Seattle Mariners are being repeatedly pointed out as the most powerful team. Some say that it is actually an exclusive bid.
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Therefore, he is considering signing Jorge Polanco, who played for Seattle this season, but refused to execute his team's options and left him at an appropriate price.
Polanco, who was an All-Star in 2019, proved it by hitting 33 home runs in 2021, but suffered from the aftermath of his injury and was sluggish this year with a batting average of 213, 16 home runs and 45 RBIs, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 0.651. SI said, `Many people connect Seattle with Kim Hye-sung, but it is still too early to discuss recruiting Kim Hye-sung. Polanco Could Be A Proper Option Ahead Of Prospective Call Young", he explained.
The deadline for Kim Hye-sung's posting contract is 5 p.m. on the 3rd (U.S. Eastern Time). Can Kim Hye-sung's dream come true.
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