I'm so curious. 3.7 billion jambak? Up to 5.8 billion won? Kiwoom, Kim Hye-sung, exactly how much compensation do you get
Jan 04, 2025
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It is different from Lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco). It's a little complicated. How much will the Kiwoom Heroes, who advanced Kim Hye-sung to the U.S. Major League, receive as compensation for posting.
Kim Hye-sung will join the most popular team, the prestigious LA Dodgers. Kim Hye-sung dramatically agreed to a contract with the Dodgers ahead of the posting deadline at 7 a.m. on the 4th (Korea time).
In fact, it was not dramatic, but it was a situation where we received a total of five teams of offers. It just took me a while to figure out what was the best option there. And the last choice was the Dodgers. A three-year, $12.5 million is a guarantee, and an additional two-year contract has become a club option. After five years, the total will increase to $22 million.
Attention is on posting compensation. Kiwoom will continue its reputation as a major leaguer, producing its fifth major leaguer. He made astronomical money by sending Kang Jung-ho, Park Byung-ho, Kim Ha-sung, and Lee Jung-hoo. Last year, Lee Jung-hoo signed a six-year, $113 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, giving Kiwoom $18.825 million in posting compensation alone. It was a huge amount of about 27.7 billion won. It was more than enough money to cover the entire annual salary of the Kiwoom team for three seasons.
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First of all, 20% of the $12.5 million guarantee is confirmed. According to the Korea-U.S. player contract agreement, if the total amount does not exceed $25 million, you can receive 20% of the total amount.
But why isn't 20% of the $22 million guaranteed. It's based on the total amount. As mentioned above, Kim Hye-sung's additional two years is a club option, not a player option. If the Dodgers don't want it, the contract will not be completed. Therefore, it is not calculated in the total guarantee amount.
In the case of Lee Jung-hoo, 4+2 years was also the player option for Lee Jung-hoo. It has the right to opt out. This is recognized as a guarantee. Because it's a player's right.
However, if Kim Hye-sung does well for three years and the two-year option is implemented, he can receive 15% of the additional $9.5 million he receives later. In summary, $2.5 million, or about 3.7 billion, is secured, which is 20% of the $12.5 million. If Kim Hye-sung runs for all five years, an additional $1.42 million will be added. It is about 2.1 billion won. However, there is room for compensation for this option to vary slightly depending on the details of the contract.
When Kim Hye-sung's contract was confirmed, Kiwoom congratulates Kim Hye-sung on his entry into the Major League. I am very proud to be the best prestigious team in the Major League, and all members of the club are proud. Thank you to Kim Hye-sung for bringing me good news."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
