Kim Ha-sung convulsions, simple, so my colleagues are desperate...TB is expected to be the highest paid person

Jul 05, 2025

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Kim Ha-sung convulsions, simple, so my colleagues are desperate...TB is expected to be the highest paid person
Jul 4, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) throws the ball to first base to get out Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Jul 4, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Willi Castro (50) steals second base against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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"Since I recorded my first hit...."

Kim Ha-sung (29, Tampa Bay Rays) started the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the 5th (Korea time).

Kim Ha-sung's debut in Tampa Bay. Kim Ha-sung will play in the Major League for the first time in 320 days since the game against the Colorado Rockies on August 19 last year, when he was a member of the San Diego Padres.




At that time, Kim Ha-sung injured his shoulder while running. Eventually, he was put on the operating table in October.

Although he was in rehabilitation, Tampa Bay recruited Kim Ha-sung for up to $31 million (about 42.3 billion won) for two years. Kim Ha-sung became the highest-paid player in Tampa Bay, the Major League's representative 'Small Market'.

Kim Ha-sung, who played 21 games in Triple-A after rehabilitation, finally played in the Tampa Bay uniform on the 5th.




Colleagues welcomed Kim Ha-sung's return. Outfielder Josh Lowe said "Kim Ha-sung was a beloved player in San Diego. I always did my best on the field. He is a dynamic player who invigorates the batting lineup. He is good at stealing bases and good at defense."

Kim Ha-sung "The body didn't move as it wanted. "The body is the body, but it was mentally difficult." He also said about the long time of rehabilitation.

Tampa Bay's debut match after many twists and turns. Kim Ha-sung, who turned to a ground ball to the second base in his first at-bat in the third inning, also grounded out to the first base in the fifth inning.




The first hit came in the seventh inning. Brooke Stewart hit a four-seam fastball of 96.2 miles (154.8 km) for a single to left.

Kim Ha-sung, who succeeded in getting on base, stole to second base. However, he was tagged out while trying to steal third base. In the process, Kim Ha-sung complained of discomfort in his leg, and was eventually replaced by Taylor Walls in defense in the bottom of the seventh inning.

After the game, Kim Ha-sung said in an interview with MLB.COM that `I didn't feel anything wrong with my calf before trying to steal third base in the seventh inning. I think I'll have to check my physical condition again tomorrow. I don't think it's a big deal" he said.

Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash also said, `I hope it's not a big injury.'

Local media were also concerned about Kim Ha-sung's physical condition. The Tampa Bay Times "Kim Ha-sung returned to the Major League after a longer and tougher-than-expected rehabilitation after right shoulder surgery in October"After the seventh inning, I felt uncomfortable with my right calf."

Kim Ha-sung convulsions, simple, so my colleagues are desperate...TB is expected to be the highest paid person
Jul 4, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Starting pitcher Jack Rittel also hoped that Kim Ha-sung's injury would not be significant. Rittell is a player who influences the game in a variety of ways. As I recorded my first hit, I hope (calf) cramps are a simple symptom."



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.