I'll show you, Tampa Bay's Kim Ha-sung, who is completely better, made his MLB return in 3.2 million. 7th shortstop against Detroit

Jul 05, 2025

I'll show you, Tampa Bay's Kim Ha-sung, who is completely better, made his MLB return in 3.2 million. 7th shortstop against Detroit
Tampa Bay Rays Kim Ha-sung was registered on the major league roster on the 4th (Korea time). Photo = Tampa Bay Rays Club Official X Account



"Awesome Kim" Kim Ha-sung (30, Tampa Bay Rays) will finally return to the Major League amid expectations and concerns.

It is the first MLB start in 320 days since the Colorado Rockies, who played for the San Diego Padres on August 19 last year before the shoulder injury. It can be said to be a very important return match that can determine whether Kim Ha-sung has succeeded in rehabilitation.

Tampa Bay will play the first game of the 2025 Major League (MLB) away three consecutive games against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA early on the 5th (Korea time). Tampa Bay ends the first half by playing 10 consecutive away games starting with three consecutive away games in Minnesota, followed by Detroit and Boston.




I'll show you, Tampa Bay's Kim Ha-sung, who is completely better, made his MLB return in 3.2 million. 7th shortstop against Detroit
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The 10 consecutive away games are of great importance to the Tampa Bay club. In the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees are fiercely fighting for the lead within one game. Therefore, it is very important to play the `10 consecutive games of hell' at the end of the first half. It can create a leading solo atmosphere, but on the contrary, it can fall from the ladder of competition.

It is very important that Kim Ha-sung entered the first game of the Minnesota away game with such importance as the starting shortstop.

Kim Ha-sung, who joined Tampa Bay as an FA in February, is currently the team's highest annual salary. However, I almost lost the first half because I had to rehabilitate my shoulder.




At the time of the FA contract, some predicted that Kim Ha-sung could return as early as mid-to-late May. However, in the end, he has played in the Myter League Triple-A rehabilitation game since late June, and was able to return to the major league stage only after a total of 21 games. It's a relief if you're lucky to be back before the end of the first half.

I'll show you, Tampa Bay's Kim Ha-sung, who is completely better, made his MLB return in 3.2 million. 7th shortstop against Detroit
Kim Ha-sung played 21 games in Triple-A, batting .208 (15 hits in 72 at-bats), 6 RBIs, 11 runs, 15 walks, 10 strikeouts, 6 steals, and an OPS of 0.602. Photo = MiLB.TV Capture
The stage to become a star again has been created. If he fully overcomes his injury and shows his presence in raising the team's performance, the evaluation of Kim Ha-sung can also rise like when he rides the Gold Glove in the 2023 National League Utility Division. If this happens, it is worth expecting another FA hit after this season.

On this day, head coach Kevin Cash deployed Kim Ha-sung as the 7th shortstop with these meanings. It's a lower batting order, but it's a batting order that requires both accuracy and power. Of course, you have to defend well. I'm a shortstop, so I'm pretty frequent in dealing with outcounts. The key is how accurately and quickly you catch the ball and throw it to first base.




On this day, Tampa Bay formed the lineup in the order of Josh Law (right fielder), Yandy Díaz (designated hitter), Brandon Law (second baseman), Junior Caminero (third baseman), Jonathan Aranda (first baseman), Jake Mangum (left fielder), Kim Ha-sung (striker), Chandler Simpson (middle fielder), and Danny Jansen (catcher). The starter is Jack Riddell, who is 7-7 with a 3.61 ERA this season.

The pitcher Kim Ha-sung should face on this day is Chris Paddy. Paddy is 3-7 with a 4.70 ERA this season. It's hard to say it's an A-level selection. I've never met Kim Ha-sung before.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.