"Kim Ha-sung is worth $28 million." Endless U.S. tour, this time in Boston...206.5 Billion Won Shortstop Can't Believe
"Kim Ha-sung is worth $28 million." Endless U.S. tour, this time in Boston...206.5 Billion Won Shortstop Can't Believe
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Kim Ha-sung is a shortstop worth $28 million signed by San Diego."
When will FA Kim Ha-sung (30) go around the U.S.? He is entering mid-January, but he still hasn't heard about his contract. The opening of the Major League spring camp is about a month away. The U.S. media still portrays Kim Ha-sung as the main character of a "virtual trip to the U.S."메이저놀이터
This time, it is the Boston Red Sox. When Kim Ha-sung was playing for the San Diego Padres, he was mentioned the most as a trade candidate. The Boston Red Sox acquired Trevor Story for six years and 140 million U.S. dollars in the 2021-2022 FA market. Still, he has three years left to sign his contract. However, Story played in 94 games, 43 games and 26 games over the past three years. He had frequent injuries.
Therefore, it is constantly said that Boston can reinforce the central field by recruiting Kim Ha-sung. Sports Illustrated said on the 11th (Korea time) that "Boston will surprisingly recruit FA Kim Ha-sung. Story is expected to play shortstop, but he missed three minutes and two after signing."
Except for the story, Boston does not have a heavy central infielder. It is true that Kim Ha-sung is a suitable club to play as the main shortstop. Sports Illustrated said, "Boston needs more right-handed hitters. There is speculation that Alex Bregman or Nolan Arenado will be recruited. Can we simply find a cheaper option in the FA market?"
Kim Ha-sung could be a cheap but substantial FA. Sports Illustrated said, "Kim Ha-sung is not expected to be ready to play for the new team in the opening match as he is recovering from shoulder surgery. However, Kim Ha-sung is a speedster who can play third baseman, second baseman, and shortstop defensively."
Kim Ha-sung is strong in defense, mobility, and on-base percentage. Sports Illustrated said, "He excels in all aspects other than hitting. His batting average is the average throughout his career. With a four-year WAR of 15.3 (baseball reference), he is worth 28 million U.S. dollars that he signed with the San Diego Padres."
The team that wants to recruit Kim Ha-sung will be most concerned about the timing of his return and the health of his shoulder. Sports Illustrated said, "Kim Ha-sung's return schedule has not been accurately set, but it will not take much of the first half of the recovery process."
What if Kim Ha-sung regains his health and Story doesn't hurt? Sports Illustrated said it's nothing to worry about. "We can recruit Kim Ha-sung and find out what the role is according to their needs when he's healing. If Story is healthy and prospect Von Grissom and Christian Campbell are doing their best, there are too many good players. This is far from the worst problem."