Mets, the largest product of 1.1231 trillion won, also wants Kim Ha-sung? I want more media hitters
Dec 30, 2024
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Even if the Mets have Juan Soto (26), the FA's biggest fish this winter, they do not seem to have any intention of stopping strengthening their power. The Mets surprised the world by signing Soto for a total of 765 million dollars (about 1.1231 trillion won) for 15 years, and they are looking for a card that will strengthen the lineup. Kim Ha-sung (29) was mentioned as one of the candidates.
The U.S. media 'CBS Sports' reported on the 30th (Korea time) 'The Athletic that the Mets signed the most expensive contract in the history of professional sports this winter when they recruited the biggest hitter, Soto, but they want to recruit another batter, so they remain in the market. The Mets wanted Teoscar Hernandez (32) to be hired before he re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers last weekend. The Mets were also interested in reuniting with veteran outfielder Jesse Winker, 31, according to the report.
Hernandez signed a three-year, 66 million-dollar contract with the Dodgers. Hernandez had 192 home runs and 572 RBIs in nine big league seasons. Winker had 95 homers and 324 RBIs in eight big league seasons. Looking at the records of the two players, it can be seen that the Mets want a batter with a single slugging power.
CBS Sports mentioned Kim Ha-sung, citing another FA fielder that the Mets could want. As for the media, several FA with top attack power, such as 'Kim Ha-sung, Alex Bregman (30), and Anthony Santander (30), remain in the market. The Mets have also been in contact with Pete Alonso, 30, for a long period of time, it said.
Kim Ha-sung has been listed as a candidate for several teams since Willy Adames (29), who was called the biggest shortstop FA this winter, signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. Teams that need to strengthen their infielders, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and Detroit Tigers, were the main players.
MLB.com expected Kim Ha-sung to sign a single-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays or Milwaukee Brewers on the 29th. Milwaukee is Adames' original team and needs a starting shortstop. Tampa Bay is a small market team representing Major League Baseball, so it is unclear whether Kim Ha-sung, who was classified as a big fish until his injury, will be in weight class. Tampa Bay analyzed that if Kim Ha-sung pushes for a one-year contract when he wants to re-run the FA, they can agree.
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Kim Ha-sung achieved his dream of becoming a major leaguer by signing a four-year, $28 million (about 41.3 billion won) contract with the San Diego Padres in 2021. While playing as the main shortstop and second baseman, he recorded a total of 540 games, a batting average of 0.242 (418 hits in 1725 at-bats), 47 homers, 200 RBIs, 78 steals, and an OPS of 0.706 in four seasons.
The most recognized value of Kim Ha-sung in the Major League is defense. This is because shortstop, second baseman, and third baseman play solid defense regardless of position. Last year, he won the Golden Glove (utility category) for the first time as an Asian infielder, expecting a $100 million FA jackpot.
Injuries and sluggishness this season have been variables. Kim Ha-sung hit .233 (94 hits in 403 at-bats), 11 homers, 47 RBIs, 22 steals, and an OPS of 0.700 in 121 games this year. I hurt my right shoulder at the end of the season, and I thought it was a minor injury at first, but I had a hard time because I didn't throw properly in the process of preparing for my return, and eventually got on the operating table. It was difficult to play from the opening of next season, so the ransom fell quite a bit. Estimated ransom ranges from 14 million dollars per year (about 20.6 billion won), 36 million dollars per year for two years (about 53.1 billion won), and 60 million dollars per five years (about 88.5 billion won).
Despite the injury variables, Kim Ha-sung is still evaluated as a top infielder. The U.S. media 'Just Baseball' is one of the most versatile FA's, and Kim Ha-sung is a special defender. He can continue to perform main shortstop or super utility duties. He had shoulder surgery in October, making it difficult to play at the beginning of the season, so his stock price fell in the market. However, he still stands out because there are not many sales in the central infielder FA market.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
