Kim Ha Sung mystery! Hasung Coin Is 70 Billion Rice Cake Award → ATL's Last resort in 3 weeks. Before the opt-out..

Sep 23, 2025

Kim Ha Sung mystery! Hasung Coin Is 70 Billion Rice Cake Award → ATL's Last resort in 3 weeks. Before the opt-out..
Kim Ha-sung started as the fifth batter and shortstop in the 2025 Major League game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park in Atlanta on the 23rd (Korea time). He recorded one hit and one walk in four at-bats and scored two points. took the lead in an 11-5 victory. Kim Ha-sung hit 10 consecutive games.AFP Yonhap News



In just three weeks, the ransom soared by nearly 70 billion won. Atlanta Braves Kim Ha-sung has completely recovered his prime skills after shaking off his injury. He is expected to be the hottest shortstop in the Stove League this winter.

Kim Ha-sung started the game against the Washington Nationals in the 2025 Major League Baseball at Truist Park in Atlanta on the 23rd (Korea time). He recorded one hit and one walk in four at-bats and scored two points. took the lead in an 11-5 victory. Kim Ha-sung hit 10 consecutive games.

Kim Ha-sung was a released student 21 days ago. He signed a $29 million (about 40.4 billion won) contract with the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this year. Kim Ha-sung hit two home runs in 24 games with a batting average of 2.14 percent on the base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 0.611. Disappointed, Tampa Bay announced Kim Ha-sung on waivers. He snatched it right away as if Atlanta had been waiting.




Even when Atlanta caught Kim Ha-sung, the dominant view was 'Gambling'. Atlanta succeeded to the contract of $16 million (about 22 billion won) in 2026. However, the 2026 contract was Kim Ha-sung's authority. If Kim Ha-sung wants, it will be executed. If Kim Ha-sung wanted FA, he could opt out. Because Kim Ha-sung was so sluggish, the opt-out was an unimaginable option. It was estimated that $16 million would be expensive at this rate.

Kim Ha Sung mystery! Hasung Coin Is 70 Billion Rice Cake Award → ATL's Last resort in 3 weeks. Before the opt-out..
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Ha-Seong Kim #9 of the Atlanta Braves reacts with Ozzie Albies #1 after scoring on a RBI double by Michael Harris II #23 in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on September 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Kim Ha Sung mystery! Hasung Coin Is 70 Billion Rice Cake Award → ATL's Last resort in 3 weeks. Before the opt-out..
Sep 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Jurickson Profar (7) and right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) celebrate after a victory over the Washington Nationals at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Kim Ha Sung mystery! Hasung Coin Is 70 Billion Rice Cake Award → ATL's Last resort in 3 weeks. Before the opt-out..
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Ha-Seong Kim #9 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a single in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on September 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
However, within three weeks, there was a major reversal. Now, if you stay at $16 million, Atlanta is in a situation where 'thank you'. Kim Ha-sung, wearing an Atlanta uniform, survived with a batting average of .309 with an OPS of .828 in 19 games and three home runs.

The U.S. sports media 'The Athletic' was sure of Kim Ha-sung's opt-out. He pointed out that he could never catch Kim Ha-sung with $16 million.




The Athletic said the best way for Atlanta to continue with Kim Ha-sung in 2026 is to offer a multi-year contract before he declares an opt-out. He even predicted a specific amount, saying that a three-year, $65 million (about 90.6 billion won) proposal will be the minimum poet.

Kim Ha-sung, who was considered a gamble of 22 billion won, became a man of 90 billion won without playing 20 games.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.