Media is already concerned about Kim Hye-sung → There are too many Dodgers competitors.. I need to work hard to secure time for my participation
Jan 04, 2025
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The Dodgers officially announced on the 4th that they signed Kim Hye-sung. The Dodgers welcomed the announcement on their official SNS account, "'Welcome to the Dodgers, Kim Hye-sung.'"
Kim will receive up to 22 million U.S. dollars for five years. Three-year 12.5 million dollars is a guarantee contract. In 2028 and 2029, $9.5 million (about 14 billion won) for two years is a team option.
Regardless of the size of the contract, it is unexpected that it is 'LA Dodgers'.
During the posting period, the Dodgers were rarely mentioned. The Dodgers have plenty of infielders. U.S. media observed that the Seattle Mariners are the most likely.
The Dodgers seem to have signed Kim Hye-sung as a backup defense agent at home and abroad. Kim Hye-sung has to survive by proving her skills in a small number of opportunities.
Major League Trade Rumors said 'Kim Hye-sung will not be guaranteed a starter for the Dodgers. The Dodgers already have Max Muncy at second baseman Gavin Lux, shortstop Mookie Betts and hot corner (third baseman). In addition, talented defensive shortstop Miguel Rojas and versatile Chris Taylor are also on the bench. Center fielder Tommy Edman also highlighted that second baseman and shortstop are available.
Kim Hye-sung is expected to form a competitive structure with Rojas and Taylor.
The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya said Kim Hye-sung will play the role of 'super utility'. MTR suggests that Kim Hye-sung will be used in several positions. Kim Hye-sung gained considerable experience in both shortstop and second baseman. Not many games have been played at third base. He also came out in left field. I wonder if the Dodgers will use Kim Hye-sung in the outfield as well.
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MLB.com , the official website of Major League Baseball, expressed a similar opinion.
MLB.com added 'The Dodgers have already added one more center infielder to their 40-man roster. Mookie Betts plans to take over shortstop and Gavin Lux as second baseman, but players who can play in this position already include Chris Taylor, Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman. Kim Hye-sung observed that the roles overlap most with Taylor and Rojas.
It's also 'Juss likes to have a versatile defender. Kim Hye-sung is better suited to the utility role based on her strong performance as a center infielder. The Dodgers excluded promising catcher Diego Cartaya to put Kim on the roster, he added.
MTR is 'The fact that Juss recruited Kim Hye-sung despite already having a lot of infielders shows how deep and flexible the Dodgers value.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
