The official major league website (MLBcom ) said on the 23rd (Korea Standard Time), “The St. Louis Cardinals and Tommy Edman have agreed to a two-year contract and reportedly signed a total of $16.5 million (about 22 billion won).” Edman is a utility player who can defend not only infield but also outfield, and uses both hands as a switch heater at bat. He started 41 games as a shortstop, 34 games as a second baseman, 30 games as a center fielder and four games as a right fielder, which is advantageous in that he can play multiple positions. 사설 토토사이트
Edman, a Stanford graduate, became a professional player when he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round in the 2016 Major League Rookie Draft. Edman, who made his Major League debut in 2019 wearing a St. Louis uniform, played 92 games, batting .304, on-base percentage .350, slugging percentage .500, OPS .850 with 11 homers, 36 RBIs and 15 steals. In 2020, when he was a shortened season, he hit .250 with an on-base percentage of .317, slugging percentage of .368, and OPS.685 with five homers, 26 RBIs and two steals. In 2021, he played in 159 games, batting .262, on-base percentage .308, slugging percentage .387, and OPS.695 with 11 homers, 56 RBIs and 30 steals. He also won the Gold Glove Award in the National League’s second baseman category.
In 2022, Edman, who marked 30 steals for the second consecutive year with a batting average of .265, on-base percentage of .324, slugging percentage of .400, and OPS of .725 with 13 homers, 57 RBIs, and 32 steals, appeared in 137 games last year with a batting average of .248, on-base percentage of .307, slugging percentage of .399 and OPS of .705 with 13 homers, 47 RBIs, and 27 steals. Edman, who has played in 596 games in the Major League, has a batting average of .265, an on-base percentage of .319, a slugging percentage of .408, and an OPS of .726 with 53 homers, 222 RBIs and 106 steals.
Edman had a conflict with the St. Louis club over his annual salary of 4.2 million dollars last year. Edman demanded 6.95 million dollars in annual salary this season, but St. Louis stuck to 6.5 million dollars. The two sides, who had a difference of 450,000 dollars, almost applied for a salary adjustment, but reached an agreement after signing a two-year contract.
St. Louis President John Mozeliak, who concluded his contract with Edman on the day, said, “I am happy to announce that we have agreed to a two-year contract with Edman. Edman is a player with outstanding basic skills, athleticism and versatility. He is an important part of our team’s identity and a valuable asset.”
Edman is also famous among Korean fans as a major leaguer. Born to his American father John Edman and his Korean immigrant mother Kwak Kyung-ah, Edman drew attention when it was revealed that his full name was “Tommy Hyun-soo Edman.”
Last year, Edman drew attention as he became the first Korean-American to join the Korean national baseball team. Edman joined the Korean national baseball team at the WBC held in March last year, where he was the first hitter and played with Kim Ha-sung as a Keystone duo. His record in the WBC was .182 (2 hits in 11 times at bat).
Edman, who agreed to a two-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals to avoid salary adjustment, is expected to be able to relieve stress on his contract and focus on baseball. Edman, who had recently suffered a wrist injury, underwent surgery after finishing the last season. “I’m confident in my preparation for this season. I’ll figure it out as soon as my wrist reacts while practicing batting,” Edman said, expressing confidence.
Edman is expected to play center field next year. St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol has already declared that Edman will play center field in the 2024 season. MLB Trade Rumors, which covers Major League news, also said that in 2024, Ras Nootba and Jordan Walker will be placed on the outfield side, and Edman is expected to play center field. The club wants Meisin Win to become a shortstop, but at the age of 22, he hit .172 with a .230 on-base percentage and a .238 slugging percentage in 137 games last year. He also predicted that Edman could have to move to another position due to injury and that Nootvana Dylan Carlson could play center field.
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