Is Kim Hye-sung fighting with the monster Sasaki for the Rookie of the Year? → He is very likely to go to Sasaki Dodgers

Jan 15, 2025

World Baseball Classic 2023 Japan and the Czech Republic were held at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 11th. Japanese starter Rocky Sasaki is pitching hard. Tokyo (Japan) = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2023.03.11/

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The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly gained an advantage in the recruitment of Loki Sasaki. If the Dodgers catch Sasaki, they will catch both the 'big fish' of Korea and Japan, which posted in the Major League this winter. The Dodgers, which recruited Kim Hye-sung, are also close to signing a contract with Sasaki. Kim Hye-sung and Sasaki will have a family fight for the Rookie of the Year in the Major League National League in the 2025 season.

On the 15th (Korea time), the U.S. sports media 'The Athletic'Day of Decision on Loki Sasaki is approaching. The final candidates were narrowed down to three teams. Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays. According to the media, Sasaki recently met with San Diego and Toronto and promised a second meeting with the Dodgers.

The Athletic also met Sasaki at least once with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, and Chicago Cubs. Sasaki's agent added that at least 20 clubs wanted Sasaki.

The Dodgers have Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in place, which is advantageous for Sasaki to adapt. San Diego has Darvish, the spiritual leader of the Japanese national team.

The Athletic is 'LA's attractive landing. The defending champion Dodgers has a splendid history of Japanese stars such as Hideo Nomo, Hiroki Kuroda and Kenta Maeda. By recruiting Ohtani and Yamamoto, they are familiar with the Japanese market. Korean infielder Kim Hye-sung was also recruited' illuminated.

World Baseball Classic 2023 Japan and the Czech Republic were held at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 11th. The pitch speed thrown by Japanese starter Rocky Sasaki in the first inning is shown on the electronic display. Tokyo (Japan) = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2023.03.11/

The official website of the Major League recently analyzed the composition of the Rookie of the Year in 2025 and praised Sasaki as a candidate for the 0th Rookie of the Year in any league, despite his pre-contract.

She is also expected to compete in good faith with Kim. The Dodgers seem to intend to raise Kim Hye-sung as the main second baseman.

When Kim Hye-sung signed with the Dodgers, the outlook was dark. In addition to Gavin Lux, the main second baseman, there were three more players with overlapping roles: Chris Taylor, Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman. Kim Hye-sung was expected to have to break through tough competition as he is also negotiating with FA Kiké Hernández.

However, the situation changed rapidly as the Dodgers traded Lux. One of the strongest contenders is gone. What is more noteworthy is that this is not the end. Taylor and Rojas also seem to have been traded.

Dodgers reporter Sonya Chen of MLB.com predicted that Kim Hye-sung was originally scheduled to be used as a super utility, but now he is more likely to play as the main second baseman.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.