Who imagined that Kim Ha-sung would become a superstar between Machado and Tatis? Kim Hye-sung could also be a Dodgers sign
Jan 06, 2025
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Kim Hye-sung's choice to enter the dream big league was the LA Dodgers. Kim Hye-sung joined hands with the Dodgers just before the posting deadline. 3+2 years max $22 million contract. Under the terms of a three-year, $12.5 million guarantee, the last two years are club options.
Expectations and concerns coexist. First of all, it is great to be a prestigious team that everyone wants to go to, the most popular team, and a team that can win the World Series last year. 'Superstar' There is also a synergy effect of Ohtani. As a member of the same CAA Sports, they are already communicating as if they are bonded.
There are also worries. Since the Dodgers are too strong a team, the eyes are on whether Kim Hye-sung has a place to play. Already, the infield has a solid main and backup system. He keeps his winning record intact. In the U.S., Kim Hye-sung's defense and baserunning are acknowledged, but his hitting power is questionable. As the contract is not large, there is no minor veto and if it does not show competitiveness in the spring camp, it may not be able to make the big league stage. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes is also nailed for now with the role of 'utility' at the same time as Kim Hye-sung was recruited.
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Kim Ha-sung played for the San Diego Padres for four years and grew into a national star. He is currently struggling with a new contract as an FA, but this is the aftermath of the shoulder injury suffered at the end of last season, and if he was healthy, his status has been upgraded to a star who is very likely to make a 'mega deal' worth more than $100 million. With perfect infield defense and hustle play, San Diego fans have become the most loved player.
Kim Ha-sung also did not rise to the main level from the beginning. The 2021 debut season was full of dark clouds. It seemed difficult to enter the big league entry itself, let alone the main player. In particular, third-base Machado, shortstop Tatis Jr. and second-base Cronenworth special stars were in the infield, so there was no room for Kim Ha-sung to play at all.
Instead, Kim Ha-sung appealed to himself with his ability and mobility to cover infield positions except for first base, and instilled trust in him as a player who can trust and entrust defense wherever he puts in the infield in the first season.
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In the 2023 season, the club recruited Xander Bogaerts 'FA Special Shortstop', but Kim Ha-sung did not disappoint and perfectly adapted to the new position of second base, becoming the winner of the Gold Glove Utility of Dreams. San Diego, which was disappointed by Kim Ha-sung's defense, made a tremendous decision to trade positions between Bogaerts and Kim Ha-sung ahead of last season. It was a choice that shocked the entire United States. Bogaerts accepted the club's decision with tears in their eyes on the first day of spring camp.
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The important thing for Kim Hye-sung is that he needs to be prepared to appeal his strengths in preparation for an opportunity that may come at any time. In addition, the key is not to fall to the minor stage in the first season, but to play spring camps with evil and hopping and somehow enter the opening entry.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
