It wasn't even mentioned as a candidate Kim Hye-sung, why did you choose Dodgers? Ohtani can't be ignored

Jan 05, 2025

사진촐처=LA 다저스 SNS

Did Ohtani have a big influence.

Kim Hye-sung is going to the LA Dodgers. It's simply a surprise choice.

Kim Hye-sung, who announced her entry into the U.S. Major League, confirmed her final destination early on the morning of the 5th (Korea Standard Time), just before the posting deadline. It was the LA Dodgers. Kim Hye-sung signed a final signing with the Dodgers on the condition of up to $22 million for 3+2 years. It is a condition that comes with many complex conditions, but anyway, Kim Hye-sung became a Dodgers player.

Initially, the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Angels were selected as strong candidates. Even in the U.S., the Dodgers were not mentioned as candidates for Kim Hye-sung's destination.

That's why the team that needs second baseman resources will want Kim Hye-sung, and Kim Hye-sung will also choose a team with a chance. So the Dodgers were not listed. The most popular, prestigious team that won the World Series last season. It is a team that is definitely set up to be the main player and backup.

There is Gavin Lux at second base. He is an infielder with an overwhelming batting average. Miguel Rojas is holding out for the infield defense multi-ro, and veteran Chris Taylor plays both inside and outside. The chances of these players suddenly dropping out of the entry are very small.

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Even if the range is expanded toward shortstop, there is a mountain called Mookie Betts that is difficult to overcome. Even if you think of Betts' defense, the best scenario is to put him on the big league entry for now as a pinch runner for second base and shortstop defensive backup. However, as mentioned above, this will also have to break through fierce competition.

So why did you choose the Dodgers. In terms of the total amount, it is also heard that the Angels have bet more money. So I can't help but wonder why it's the Dodgers.

Of course, if you looked at the reality coolly and calculated to settle in the big league as a multi-agent rather than a main agent right away, you can judge that the Dodgers are better off with unstable defense of the main infielders. On top of that, it seems that Ohtani and CAA sports variables could not be ignored.

Shohei Otani welcomed Kim Hye-sung to the LA Dodgers through his SNS. Shohei Ohtani SNS Capture

Kim Hye-sung joined hands with CAA, one of the largest sports agencies in the United States, last year. 'Superstar' is also famous for Ohtani's agent. It is a place with the world's best stars, and since Ohtani had a process of choosing the Dodgers last year, CAA breath is bound to affect the Dodgers team. It is possible that CAA also recommended Kim Hye-sung to go to the Dodgers, where their will can be carried out more freely and they know the team's atmosphere and culture.

Ohtani's existence is also likely to have been important. Ohtani has no choice but to show favor to the same Asian family and the same agent family. He also showed tremendous affection for Korea during last year's Seoul Series. If a team superstar takes care of you, it will be easier to adapt to unfamiliar places. As soon as Kim Hye-sung's contract was announced, Ohtani welcomed him in Korean on his SNS.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.

It wasn't even mentioned as a candidate Kim Hye-sung, why did you choose Dodgers? Ohtani can't be ignored

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