Kim Ha-sung, who will become a free agent (FA) after this season, is in the top 10 of the FA rankings in 2025, signaling a huge FA hit. According to MLB Trade Rumors, which reports the trade of Major League Baseball (MLB) players on the 28th (Korea Standard Time), Kim Ha-sung ranked 8th in the FA rankings in 2025. 파워볼사이트
The media highly evaluated Kim Ha-sung’s defensive ability and praised him, saying, “He is one of the best defenders. This year, the San Diego Padres believe in his defensive ability to the extent that they moved Xander Bogaerts to second base and entrusted Kim Ha-sung with shortstop.”
However, he needs to show batting performance more.” “Kim Ha-sung’s batting record is not impressive, with a batting average of 0.223 on-base percentage of 0.222 slugging percentage of 0.385. Although he hit 10 home runs this year, his slugging capability is not threatening,” the media said. “Still, he has outstanding strike zone recognition and contact ability, and gets walks as often as strikeouts. He will secure a contract for more than five years.”
Kim Ha-sung signed a contract worth up to $39 million (about KRW 54 billion) with San Diego for 4+1 years in 2021. Kim Ha-sung, whose four-year contract ends after the 2024 season, can extend his contract for another year under mutual agreement.