Kim Kwang-hyun → Coach Kim Ha-sung's relationship, shocked him to retire mentally and physically with two years left before his contract period

Oct 14, 2025

Kim Kwang-hyun → Coach Kim Ha-sung's relationship, shocked him to retire mentally and physically with two years left before his contract period
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Everyone dreams of being a Major League manager. However, there is a veteran coach who announced his complete retirement with two years left in the contract.

Coach Mike Shildt, who has led the San Diego Padres, issued a statement on the 14th (Korean time) to officially announce his retirement as a coach. He won the Coach of the Year Award in the 2019 season, and his career performance as a coach is 435-340.

When Kim Kwang-hyun played for St. Louis Cardinals, the coach at the time was Shildt, and when Kim Ha-sung played for San Diego last year, the coach was Shildt again. He also had ties with Korean major leaguers, and suddenly announced his retirement even though he still had two years left on his contract with San Diego.




The San Diego Regional Journalist 'San Diego Union-Tribune' wrote, "He felt great fatigue after the final game of the 2025 season, and he made his retirement official nine days later. "After two seasons as San Diego coach, he is stepping down from his contract with two years remaining, citing severe mental and physical fatigue."

Kim Kwang-hyun → Coach Kim Ha-sung's relationship, shocked him to retire mentally and physically with two years left before his contract period
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According to local media reports, Shildt is not the club's pressure or external factors, but the manager's own decision. San Diego was eliminated by losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series after winning 93 games in the 2024 season when Shildt was appointed, and lost to the Chicago Cubs in the National League wild-card game after winning 90 games in the 2025 season.

San Diego AJ Prelor, president and general manager of baseball, congratulates Schilt on his successful career. Thank you for your great contribution to the Padres and the San Diego community over the past four years. "His dedication and passion will affect our organization, and I hope he will have the best time on the next page of his life. "The Padres' search for a new coach will begin immediately with the goal of winning the 2026 World Series."




Shildt is not a professional. He started as a youth leader in North Carolina and began as a Major League scout, and later became a Major League manager. Local media reported "The coach, who replaces Schildt, will inherit a squad that has won 183 games in two seasons. This is the most win in the club's history based on two years." This means that he has laid the foundation for challenging the district championship with that solid power.

Kim Kwang-hyun → Coach Kim Ha-sung's relationship, shocked him to retire mentally and physically with two years left before his contract period
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Shildt issued an official statement in an email on the same day saying, "After 34 years as a coach and coach, I am very pleased to reflect on the achievement of two main objectives: to help players make the most of their abilities and become better people."I declare my retirement as San Diego manager with a scary but full heart. It's a decision that has found peace in the last 10 days. Although it did not meet the ultimate goal of winning, I am proud of the achievements made by players, staff and organizations over the past two seasons."

"The tough times of the baseball season hit me mentally, physically, and emotionally. I've always thought of other people, but now it's time to take care of myself and leave the team,' he said, acknowledging that he is very tired of the stress, pressure, and pressure as a coach.








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.