I took him home and.. You've got a tiger cub → He's got the whole league's attention

Oct 02, 2025

I took him home and.. You've got a tiger cub → He's got the whole league's attention
Atlanta Braves raised "Tiger cub". Kim Ha-sung, who was released from the Tampa Bay Rays, was recruited. I was going to use it cost-effectively. But even if you did well, you did so well.

US media 'Sporting News' said on the 2nd (Korea time) that Kim Ha-sung will declare an opt-out and is receiving attention from the entire league.REUTERS Yonhap News



The Atlanta Braves raised 'Tiger Baby' Kim Ha-sung, who was released from the Tampa Bay Rays, was recruited. I was going to use it cost-effectively. But even if you did well, you did so well.

The U.S. media 'Sporting News' reported on the 2nd (Korea time) that Kim Ha-sung will declare an opt-out and is receiving attention from the entire league.

Kim Ha-sung may or may not declare FA this winter.




Kim Ha-sung signed a one-plus-one-year, $29 million contract with Tampa Bay ahead of the 2025 season.

The $16 million annual salary option in 2026 is known to be Kim Ha-sung's authority. If Kim Ha-sung executes the option, the contract for an annual salary of $16 million in 2026 will be automatically extended. If Kim Ha-sung opts out, the 2026 contract will be invalid, and Kim Ha-sung will be eligible for FA again. If a multi-year contract of $16 million or more per year is certain, it will opt out.

Kim Ha-sung was sluggish at Tampa Bay. He hit two homers in 24 games with a batting average of 2.14 percent on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 0.611. Tampa Bay released Kim Ha-sung on Sept. 2.




Atlanta recruited Kim Ha-sung as if he was waiting. Atlanta succeeded the above contract as it was. At that time, the prevailing view was that $16 million a year was too much for Kim Ha-sung. The assessment that Atlanta took a gamble gained traction.

Kim Ha-sung showed a big twist shortly after entering Atlanta. During the same 24 games, Homran had three batting average of .253 with an OPS of .684.

I took him home and.. You've got a tiger cub → He's got the whole league's attention
Sep 26, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) throws the ball first base for the out against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
I took him home and.. You've got a tiger cub → He's got the whole league's attention
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)
Sporting News reported that in his second game in Atlanta, Kim Ha-sung did what no other shortstop had done in more than a year. The Atlanta shortstop's first home run this year came from Kim Ha-sung. Atlanta has been struggling with hitting at shortstop all season, and Kim Ha-sung has made an immediate effect.

However, Kim Ha-sung may not be in Atlanta next year.

Sporting News reported 'It is unclear whether Kim Ha-sung will remain in Atlanta after this season. If Kim Ha-sung leaves, Atlanta will have to face the shortstop dilemma again. Kim Ha-sung was worried that he is now in the spotlight of the entire league.

The Athletic predicted that Kim Ha-sung's ransom will start at least $65 million for three years.



Reporter Han Dong-hoon dhhan@sportschosun.com



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.