Versatile reviews, Kim Hye-sung LAD second baseman?Biggest contender NYY wants SEA

Jan 06, 2025

Kiwoom Kim Hye-sung, the second baseman's defense award, is speaking at the 2024 KBO Awards held at Lotte Hotel World on the 26th. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.11.26/

The game between Hanwha and Kiwoom at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 7th, Kiwoom Kim Hye-sung hits a walk-off solo home run and goes around the ground in the bottom of the 11th inning of extra time. Gocheok = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2024.04.07/

Is it the butterfly effect of recruiting Kim Hye-sung (26).

The U.S. sports media 'Sports Illustrated' reported on the 6th (Korean time) that the Yankees are showing interest in Gavin Lux.

Lux, who made his big league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019, has mainly defended second baseman. Last year, he had a batting average of 251, 10 homers, 50 RBIs, 59 runs, and an OPS (long hitting percentage + on-base percentage) of 0.703.

Kim Hye-sung signed a contract with the Dodgers on the 4th for a total of $22 million for 3+2 years. He received the Golden Glove as both a second baseman and a shortstop in the KBO League, but Mookie Betts is in the shortstop position.

Realistically, he needs to break through the competition for second baseman in order to become a main player.

The local media does not just view the Dodgers settlement negatively. specialize in the news of the DodgersJustification' means that Kim Hye-sung came to LA immediately after signing the contract, which means he has a versatile infielder that can be used throughout the diamond. Kim Hye-sung said, "It provides diversity to Dodgers baseball, which also means the Dodgers' desire to win next season."

MLB World Tour Seoul Series Special Game LA Dodgers and Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 17th. Lux is hitting a double in the top of the sixth inning with two outs and runners on first base. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.3.17/

The media continued 'Kim Hye-sung is likely to play second base for the Dodgers. Lux has been rumored to be traded throughout the offseason, but remains the team's main second baseman for now. The addition of Kim Hye-sung could also cloud Lux's future,' he added.

In the meantime, Lux's story to the Yankees is a welcome story for Kim Hye-sung.

After the Yankees season, second baseman Gleyber Torres moved to the Detroit Tigers after qualifying as an FA. There is also a way to turn third baseman Jazz Chizome Jr. into second baseman, but third baseman may remain a concern.

'Sports Illustrated' does not seem to fit third baseman Alex Bregman in the FA market. There are also risks in internal options such as DJ LeMayhew and Oswaldo Cabrera, predicting 'We can consider recruiting a second baseman through a trade and leaving Chisom Jr. at third base' This is why professional second baseman Lux is considered an alternative.

However, Lux is currently attracting the attention of multiple clubs. The most representative place is the Seattle Mariners. The media said that `Seattle is aggressive in Lux's trade push' and that given that Lux's ransom is not high, and Seattle needs an infielder' it appears to be the perfect landing for Lux.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.