Kim Hye Sung's expected results came out! A batting average of 0.270 with nine home runs, 27 steals, and a predicted jump contract for adaptation vs. successful week is B+
Jan 06, 2025
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Predicting the debut season record of a player without major league experience requires advanced conversion skills and mathematical methods. Recently, tools have been developed to predict the level of major league performance of players from other leagues, raising interest.
Known as a translation-based projection, 'ClayDavenport.com ' positively predicted Kim Hye-sung's 2025 debut season. Kim Hye-sung is expected to hit 0.270 (152 hits in 562 at-bats), nine home runs, 53 RBIs, 81 points, 55 walks, 98 strikeouts, 27 steals, 0.337 on-base percentage and 0.386 slugging percentage this year.
Kim Hye-sung agreed to a '3+2 years' contract with the Dodgers on the 4th (Korea time) that will receive up to $22 million for five years if all club options tied to 2028 and 2029 are executed. It is known that there is no minor league veto, but it is expected that he will be able to make the opening list if he does not get a failing grade in the spring training by accepting a strict major league contract included in the 40-man roster.
Kim Hye-sung's position is a backup infielder. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said, `The basic plan is shortstop Mookie Betts and second baseman Gavin Lux. Kim Hye-sung fits the utility role." It means he was brought in to use as a backup infielder. Manager Dave Roberts is also a head coach who prefers multi-position fielders.
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ESPN evaluated the Dodgers' contract with Kim Hye-sung on the same day with a rating of 'B+'. On the same day, the Baltimore Orioles and starting Charlie Morton signed a one-year contract of $15 million as B, and the Arizona Diamondbacks and FA pitcher's biggest, Corbin Burns, signed a six-year, $210 million contract as B+' can be interpreted.
ESPN said, `Kim Hye-sung has built a similar record with Kim Ha-sung (in KBO) in defense and baserunning, but has a slightly different profile. Kim Hye-sung is a left-handed hitter and has experience in starting as a third baseman and left fielder as well as shortstop and second baseman. He introduced that he is less powerful than Kim Ha-sung.
When comparing KBO's overall performance, ESPN's analysis fits perfectly. Kim Hye-sung had a career batting average of 0.304, 37 homers, 211 steals, an on-base percentage of 0.364, a slugging percentage of 0.403, and Kim Ha-sung had a batting average of 0.294, 133 homers, 134 steals, an on-base percentage of 0.373, and a slugging percentage of 0.493, respectively.
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Kim Hye-sung is considered a candidate to watch various positions as a utility along with Taylor and Rojas. Edman, who can see both inside and outside, means that Kim Hye-sung can join the infield and receive more playing time as a center fielder.
ESPN also predicted that `If Kim Ha-sung adapts well in the long run, he can develop into a utility level' and said about this season's forecast, `The same is true for the Star Corps Dodgers, which look like a team playing in the WBC.' This means that even if it is difficult to take the main role, he can continue to have a chance to play through offense and defense.
Among the contents of Kim Hye-sung's contract, the bonus clause stands out. Kim Hye-sung has decided to receive a $500,000 bonus for completing 500 at-bats in 2028 and 2029, respectively. It is nothing short of motivation to stay solid for the first three seasons so that the options can be implemented, and to become a main player from 2028.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
