It's better than the batting king. Kim Ha-sung's value skyrockets → 8th place in Boras' ultra-luxury lineup

Dec 04, 2025

It's better than the batting king. Kim Ha-sung's value skyrockets → 8th place in Boras' ultra-luxury lineup
Major League FA shortstop Kim Ha-sung is developing his dream of "jackpot contract". Despite the stellar lineup of the 『Boras Corporation" led by Scott Boras, the best agent in the Major League, he ranked eighth in the expected value.

US sports media 'The Athletic' will begin on the 4th (Korea time) 'Major League Winter Meeting in Orlando this Sunday. The person who will receive the most attention at the winter meeting is Boras. Let's take a look at the top 10 FA represented by Boras this year,' he said, introducing the ultra-luxury list.AFP Yonhap News



Major League FA shortstop Kim Ha-sung is developing his dream of a 'jackpot contract'. Despite the stellar lineup of the 『Boras Corporation" led by Scott Boras, the best agent in the Major League, he ranked eighth in the expected value.

The U.S. sports media 'The Athletic' will begin on the 4th (Korea time) 'Major League Winter Meeting in Orlando this Sunday. The person who will receive the most attention at the winter meeting is Boras. Let's take a look at the top 10 FA represented by Boras this year,' he said, introducing the ultra-luxury list.

Kim Ha-sung was named along with Pete Alonso (first baseman, designated hitter), Alex Bregman (third baseman), Ranger Suarez (left pitcher), Cody Bellinger (outfielder, first baseman), Imai Tatsuya (right-handed pitcher), Jack Gallen (right-handed pitcher), Okamoto Kazuma (first baseman, third baseman), Nick Martinez (right-handed pitcher) and Max Scherzer (right-handed pitcher).




Even after Dylan Sheese, one of the biggest pitchers in the FA market, signed, there are still this many players left. Siz signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Athletic classified Kim Ha-sung as an all-round resource capable of both second and third basemen and shortstop.

The media outlet said the best season for Kim Ha-sung is 2023 when he was with the San Diego Padres. He said he won the Gold Glove Award with a batting average of 260 and 23 doubles, 17 homers and 38 stolen bases.




Then 'But he suffered a serious shoulder injury. It ended the 2024 season early. The aftermath of the injury reached 2025. He added that he played only 48 games in total for the Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves.

The Athletic expected that Kim Ha-sung has now shaken off his injury concerns.

It's better than the batting king. Kim Ha-sung's value skyrockets → 8th place in Boras' ultra-luxury lineup
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Ha-Seong Kim #9 of the Atlanta Braves reacts 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)
It's better than the batting king. Kim Ha-sung's value skyrockets → 8th place in Boras' ultra-luxury lineup
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Jacob Young #30 of the Washington Nationals is run down by Ha-Seong Kim #9 of the Atlanta Braves on an attempted steal during the fourth inning at Truist Park on September 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Todd Kirkland/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Todd Kirkland / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
It's better than the batting king. Kim Ha-sung's value skyrockets → 8th place in Boras' ultra-luxury lineup
Sep 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) catches a pop fly against the Washington Nationals in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The media reported that `Kim Ha-sung is currently in good health. There is a lot of interest in Kim Ha-sung, including Atlanta and the Milwaukee Brewers. If Kim Ha-sung's shoulder is fully recovered, the shortstop position can be upgraded immediately.

The Athletic recommended staying in Atlanta.

In addition to shortstop, Kim Ha-sung plays more than average defense as a second baseman and a third baseman. There is a good chance that his market will be wide open. He diagnosed that if he could sign a reasonable contract, staying in Atlanta would be the best option for both him and the team.

Earlier, Kim Ha-sung was also selected as FA TOP10 selected by US media USA Today. USA Today ranked Kim Ha-sung higher than batting king Luis Arraez and 20-homer catcher J.T. Realmuto.





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