The second Buchanan was spared. Hearts Leave NC, sign one-plus-one deal with San Diego. 1 million dollars for the first year
Feb 14, 2025
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The NC Dinos' Golden Glove winner Kyle Hart has built a new home in the San Diego Padres. Local media such as MLB.com and MLB Trade Rumors (MLBTR) signed a one-plus-one-year contract with Hearts on the 14th (Korea time) "San Diego signed a one-plus-one-year contract with Hearts.", and the San Diego club officially announced their contract with Hearts.
Hart reportedly signed a contract worth a total of $6 million for 1+1 year. He will receive an annual salary of $1 million this season and $5 million if he plays next year, which is the club's option. If the club decides not to renew the contract, it will receive a $500,000 buyout and become an FA. In other words, if you perform well this season, you will be able to settle in the Major League with a large amount of money next season.
If he fails to perform well this season, it is expected to be a season that is no different from playing in Korea.
Hart expressed his feelings, saying, `I'm happy to be able to come to San Diego and help the team.' "The other reason I chose San Diego is because I think our team is ready to win. We think we will continue to win. And I'll be a better pitcher when I'm on a winning team."
Hart started his professional career in 2016 after being drafted by the Boston Red Sox and played mostly in the minor leagues, having pitched in four games (three starts) in the major leagues before coming to NC. In seven seasons, he played in 143 games (119 starts) and recorded 42-47 with a 3.72 ERA.
With one year in Korea, I can go back to the Major League. Hart, who came to the NC Dinos for a total of $900,000, succeeded in installing a sweeper and occupied the KBO League stage. At one point, he was selected as the only person who could compete for MVP with KIA Tigers Kim Do-young if he achieved the Triple Crown by showing a sweep of all three categories, including multiple wins, ERA and strikeouts. However, he lost 13 wins and 3 losses with a 2.69 ERA and 182 strikeouts as he played less due to flu in the second half of the season. The strikeouts remained in first place, but fell to third place with multiple wins and second place with an ERA.
He stood tall as the best pitcher in the 2024 season, receiving the Choi Dong-won Award, the Golden Glove Award, and the KBO Defense Award, which are given to the best pitchers of the season.
Naturally, Hart, who had a dream of returning to the Major League, shook off NC's courtship at the suggestions of major league clubs and headed to the United States. At one point, there were rumors that there were love calls from 18 clubs, but news of the contract was rarely heard, and it was only at the beginning of the spring camp that he was able to sign a contract belatedly.
Fortunately, he left Samsung behind to return to the Major League and signed a better contract than David Buchanan, who only signed a minor league contract. If you show a good performance this season, your dream path can be unfolded.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
