US Media "Kim Ha-sung ranked 25th in FA rankings..."Two-year, 58.1 billion won contract" forecast
US Media "Kim Ha-sung ranked 25th in FA rankings..."Two-year, 58.1 billion won contract" forecast
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There are many prospects in the U.S. over Kim Ha-sung (29), who chose to break up with the San Diego Padres in the Major League Baseball (MLB) and came to the free agent (FA) market.
ESPN published a column predicting the ranking and contract size of the top 50 MLB FA players on the 6th (Korea Standard Time).
Kim Ha-sung was ranked 25th out of 50 players. ESPN predicted that Kim Ha-sung will sign a two-year contract worth 42.1 million U.S. dollars and an annual average of 21.05 million dollars.
"Kim Ha-sung is an interesting player to consider recruiting," the media said. "He is a shortstop with above-average defense, and he has recorded above-average performance in the league as a batter and runner for three consecutive years."
In addition, considering the young age of 29, it is worth more than $100 million, but the recent shoulder surgery will serve as a negative factor.
The media explains that a one-year contract does not make sense because the timing of his return is not clear, but at the same time, the possibility of a long-term contract of more than five years and $100 million is significantly reduced.
The media, which mentioned Kim Ha-sung's partnership with Scott Boras, predicted, "When the prognosis of shoulder surgery becomes clear, we will sign a short-term contract that includes opt-out conditions." He also mentioned the possibility of a long-term war in negotiations.
Meanwhile, the media also announced the prospect of Kim Hye-sung knocking on the big league door through the posting system (closed competitive bidding).
The media, which ranked Kim at 39th, predicted that Kim would sign a three-year, 16.5 million-dollar contract (about 22.7 billion won) and 5.5 million-dollar annual average (7.5 billion won). 먹튀검증
ESPN said, "Kim Hye-sung is not in good power, but he has good contact ability and is a good runner who can steal more than 20 bases every season," adding, "He has the potential to become a good utility player even if he is lacking in terms of hitting."