Kim Ha-sung's FA Declaration → Disruption in joining the WBC national team? Lee Jung-hoo and Lee Jung-hoo visited the Czech Republic on the 8th…I'm going to meet with director Ryu Ji-hyun.

Nov 07, 2025

Kim Ha-sung's FA Declaration → Disruption in joining the WBC national team? Lee Jung-hoo and Lee Jung-hoo visited the Czech Republic on the 8th…I'm going to meet with director Ryu Ji-hyun.
A professional basketball match between Seoul SK and Busan KCC held at Jamsil Student Gymnasium on the 4th. Major League Atlanta Braves Kim Ha-sung is leaving the stadium. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.11.04/



Kim Ha-sung's FA Declaration → Disruption in joining the WBC national team? Lee Jung-hoo and Lee Jung-hoo visited the Czech Republic on the 8th…I'm going to meet with director Ryu Ji-hyun.
Lee Jung-hoo returned home through Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the afternoon of September 30. Lee Jung-hoo is doing an interview. Incheon International Airport = Song Jeong-heon, reporter for @sportschosun.com/2025.09.30/
Will Kim Ha-sung's future as a free agent (FA) adversely affect his joining of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) next year.

At Gocheok Sky Dome on the 7th, the national baseball team's training led by head coach Ryu Ji-hyun was held. The national team will play two warm-up matches each against the Czech Republic and Japan starting on the 8th.

Kim Ha-sung started this season as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays, but his release was decided while he was absent due to a back injury in August.




However, the Atlanta Braves, who needed a shortstop, quickly recruited him, and rather became a blessing in disguise. He ended the season rebounding by playing for a month without injury and hitting three home runs and 10 consecutive games.

The national team has been coordinating its participation in the WBC by continuously communicating with Korean major leaguers such as Kim Ha-sung, Lee Jung-hoo, and Kim Hye-sung.

Coach Ryu Ji-hyun said, `Kim Ha-sung and Lee Jung-hoo are coming to the match against the Czech Republic.' The two players appear on 'KBO Live' and the preview of the game is scheduled.




Director Ryu Ji-hyun said, `I think I will have time to talk naturally. Before that, I heard about it when I went to the U.S. in September. So far, the naturally connected part" he explained.

Kim Ha-sung's FA Declaration → Disruption in joining the WBC national team? Lee Jung-hoo and Lee Jung-hoo visited the Czech Republic on the 8th…I'm going to meet with director Ryu Ji-hyun.
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Kim Ha-sung's FA Declaration → Disruption in joining the WBC national team? Lee Jung-hoo and Lee Jung-hoo visited the Czech Republic on the 8th…I'm going to meet with director Ryu Ji-hyun.
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However, in the meantime, Kim Ha-sung's status has changed from Atlanta player to FA. Director Ryu Ji-hyun "Kim Ha-sung's own intention remains unchanged in participating in the WBC. However, when the team changed, the player himself said he didn't know the situation. "I think we need more time to see how the team will change and the situation in the changed team."It is set to ".

Regarding this warm-up match, "We are preparing for March next year. LG Twins-Hanwha Eagles players who played the Korean Series will be given the most considerate break. In particular, the pitchers of the two teams will take a day off on the 8th. The fielders are allowed to play depending on the situation"And "During this warm-up match, six trainers will be with me. I would like to thank the KBO and the 10 clubs for their consideration."








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.