MLB.com Names Kim Ha-sung a Top Free Agent to Watch: Can He Make a Splash in the Playoffs
Major League Baseball-specific media “MLB.com” introduced Kim Ha-sung (29 years old) as one of the main FAs.
On the 2nd local time, MLB.com introduced the FA players worth paying attention to in this postseason under the title “FA TOP25 of the Playoffs”.
Kim Ha Sung ranked 17th among them. Ranked No. 2 among center infielders after William Adames.
MLB.com also mentioned Kim Ha-sung’s experience of winning a Gold Glove in 2023, and commented that “this is the second-best shortstop resource this season.”
The wild card is the shoulder injury. Kim Ha-sung was unable to participate in the final six weeks of the season due to a shoulder injury and also underwent surgery.
Although he will not be able to participate in the 2025 spring training normally, his goal is to return midway through the 2025 season.
MLB.com’s FA who predicted Kim Ha-sung said, “As long as the shoulder problem is solved, the team you want will be there.”
Although the expected contract size has not been disclosed, potential destinations are the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, and Boston Red Sox.
The contracts of Atlanta Braves’ main second baseman Ozzie Alves and shortstop Orlando Arcia will all expire in 2025. Although there are still team options left for the 20-26 seasons, we must be prepared for the future.
The San Francisco Giants have vacancies at both the second base and shortstop positions. It is considered to be Kim Ha Sung’s most powerful destination.
The Boston Red Sox also failed to secure a starting second baseman and shortstop last season. Ten second basemen and six shortstops started. Jin Hesheng can increase the sense of security. Due to the characteristics of the ballpark, Kim Ha-sung has the potential to be a team suitable for right-handed hitters.
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