Kim Ha-sung recommends best MLB shortstop Bobby Wit Jr. and Keystone! KC available for $36 million for two years
Jan 24, 2025
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The U.S. media outlet 「Sports Illustrated」 claimed on the 24th (Korea time) that Kansas City should recruit former Gold Glove defender Kim Ha-sung, who played for the San Diego Padres, for $36 million.
SI said 'Kansas City made some significant moves during the offseason. We've recruited veteran pitchers, but there's still work to do to build a better team. Kansas City needs to upgrade its offense. There is nothing bad about recruiting a power hitter to play with Bobby Witt Jr.
SI is 'Kansas City can look at Kim Ha-sung. Kim Ha-sung is one of the strong free agents.
SI is 'Kim Ha-sung had shoulder surgery on Sept. He came out as an FA at the worst of times. There is a high possibility that he will not be able to play in the opening game' and diagnosed that it is difficult to expect a big FA hit due to injuries.
Nevertheless, Kim Ha-sung recorded a disappointing batting average and OPS in 2024, but he still had 11 home runs and 22 stolen bases. Kim Ha-sung suffered from shoulder problems, but he can perform better if he recovers his health. He plays three of the four infield positions. The strength is excellent defense. It also provides power as a right-handed hitter when healthy. Kansas City is wise to recruit Kim Ha-sung, he advised.
The U.S. statistics site FanGraph pointed out that the reason why Kim Ha-sung's contract takes a long time is because of the ransom.
'Pangraph' analyzed Kim Ha-sung's expected destination realistically and objectively. We selected teams that need to reinforce infielders, including shortstop, and among them, teams that can afford to pay Kim Ha-sung's ransom. It was compressed into eight teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and his former team, the San Diego Padres.
FanGraphs say '8 clubs need Kim Ha-sung. However, each team has its own problems, he said, highlighting that it is not a simple situation. For the most part, costs have been a stumbling block.
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The FanGraph reads 'The Yankees' second and third base candidates are Jazz Chisom, DJ Le Meghue and Oswaldo Cabrera. Even if Lemehu and Cabrera's WAR (contributions to victory over substitute players) are combined, 1.5 is expected. It's not enough for a team looking to win. If Kim Ha-sung is recruited, Chisome can be used as a third baseman. In addition, the Yankees have a total annual salary of $19 million compared to last year. We can afford to recruit Kim Ha-sung without exceeding last year's expenditure, he explained.
San Francisco is also likely. The fan graph reads 'SAN FRANCISCO now has $25 million left. San Francisco needs a second baseman. Tyler Fitzgerald can be an alternative until Kim Ha-sung comes. Oracle Park's wide outfield was expected to help Kim Ha-sung produce many doubles.
The fan graph said 'There are eight teams that need Kim Ha-sung. Most of them are simply about money. Kim Ha-sung is a great and versatile player. Any team will definitely improve if he goes. Nevertheless, the recruitment of Kim Ha-sung cannot be decided so easily.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
