12 billion → 30 billion contracts...I didn't even see Ponce in the ML 11th team
Aug 29, 2025
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Song Sung-moon started as the second batter and third baseman against Hanwha at Gocheok on the 28th and played 2 hits in 2 at-bats (one home run) with 3 walks and 1 RBI. Although Kiwoom lost 3-9 due to the collapse of the mound, Song Sung-moon's performance was not covered.
Song Sung-moon signed a non-FA multi-year contract with Kiwoom on the 3rd, guaranteeing a total of 12 billion won for six years. It is the highest amount ever, exceeding 9 billion won (5 years, 3 billion won in separate options) by Samsung Lions Koo Ja-wook among non-FA multi-year contract fielders. Usually, multi-year contracts worth more than 10 billion won usually include options in consideration of variables such as injuries and sluggishness, but Kiwoom showed faith in Song Sung-moon with full guarantees.
One more surprising move here. Song Sung-moon was not satisfied with hitting a jackpot of 12 billion won and declared his challenge to the U.S. Major League Baseball. Kiwoom also allowed Song Sung-moon to challenge the Major League through the posting system.
If Song Sung-moon succeeds in the Major League challenge, both players and the club will benefit. Kim Hye-sung is a recent successful example of a major league contract in the KBO. Kim Hye-sung successfully signed a three-plus-two-year, maximum 22 million-dollar contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of this season. It is unclear whether Song Sung-moon will surpass Kim Hye-sung's amount, but a contract worth 20 to 30 billion won is expected when comparing the size of the market.
Kiwoom can save 12 billion won and earn Song's posting costs if Song Sung-moon enters the Major League. The club has no reason to stop Song because it is a structure that makes money if he succeeds in signing a contract with a big league club.
On the 28th, 23 scouts from 11 major league teams gathered at Gocheok Dome. The first concern of many clubs was Ponce, and it was an atmosphere in which Song Seong-moon was viewed together. New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets, and Kansas City Royals visited, including many big market clubs.
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In the bottom of the third inning, when the score was 1-6, he was the leadoff hitter and stole a home run from Ponce. Song Sung-moon did not miss the 153km/h fastball when it came in high at the ball count of 1B2S. It was a big shot that turned his attention to Ponce to himself.
Song Sung-moon also had a hit in the bottom of the fifth inning against Ponce, the first base with no outs. When the first pitch curve came in high, he connected with a hit to the right. He had two hits, one walk and one RBI, including one home run, against Ponce. In Ponce's three runs (5 innings), Song Sung-moon was always there.
Many Major League scouts stayed in their seats even after Ponce went down, confirming the rest of Song Sung-moon's at-bat. Song Sung-moon walked in both at-bats against Hanwha's bullpen and succeeded in getting on base at the previous batter's box.
Song Sung-moon has a batting average of 0.320 (156 hits in 488 at-bats), 24 homers, 77 RBIs and an OPS of 0.931 in 124 games this season. The home run has already booked a career high season, and it is possible to hit .300 for the second consecutive year. Last year, the third baseman Golden Glove, which was missed by Kim Do-young (KIA Tigers), the MVP of the regular season, was almost in possession. Will Song Sung-moon be able to make this year his own by succeeding in signing another tens of billions of contracts with major league clubs.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
