Kim Ha-sung, FA's top shortstop, is already well received...Abandon ATL Remain, can I earn at least 5 billion won more?
Nov 04, 2025
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MLB.COM, the official Major League website, became an FA on the 4th (Korea time) 'Kim Ha-sung gave up the club option of $16 million (about 23 billion won) in the 2026 season. The original Atlanta Braves lost the exclusive negotiating rights they got when they hired Kim Ha-sung from the Tampa Bay Rays on waivers" he said.
Kim Ha-sung, who started his major league career by signing with the San Diego Padres in 2021, became an FA after the end of the 2024 season and signed a two-year contract with Tampa Bay for a total of $29 million.
A '100 million' contract was also expected to increase the stock price by winning the Gold Glove in the utility category in 2023, but it ended up signing a two-year contract with Tampa Bay in the aftermath of the shoulder injury.
Tampa Bay released Kim Ha-sung in September amid a difficult period in the aftermath of the injury. As Atlanta, which needed shortstop resources, recruited Kim Ha-sung, Kim Ha-sung was able to continue his big league career.
Kim Ha-sung posted a batting average of 234, five home runs, 17 RBIs, and an OPS (long hitting rate + on base rate) of 0.649 this season. However, 'Healthy Kim Ha-sung' is still considered an attractive resource.
Kim Ha-sung signed a two-year contract with Tampa Bay and added an opt-out clause after the end of the 2025 season. Kim Ha-sung eventually decided to be evaluated by the market.
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Currently, in addition to Kim Ha-sung, there is Bobissette from the Toronto Blue Jays. Bissett batted .294 with an OPS of .806 over seven seasons. Bisset is clearly ahead in attack power, but local evaluation is that Kim Ha-sung is one step ahead in defense.
MLB.COM said 'Bissett stands out in hitting. However, his contribution to shortstop defense was the lowest at -10. Scott Boras, Kim Ha-sung's agent, took the opportunity to inform Kim Ha-sung as the top shortstop FA. Kim Ha-sung pointed out that he is likely to sign a multi-year contract worth more than $20 million (about 28.8 billion won) annually.
The media continued 'Atlanta is a club that gave Kim Ha-sung an opportunity to adapt in the last month of this season. From the club's point of view, it is hoped that Kim Ha-sung's experience will serve as an opportunity to sign a contract with them. However, if the New York Yankees start recruiting Kim Ha-sung, there is also an option for Anthony Volpi to be traded to Atlanta.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
