Kim Ha-sung (28, San Diego Padres), who can qualify as a free agent after the season, is considered to be in the top 10 among FA players. 무료슬롯사이트
MLB Trade Rumors, a media outlet specializing in MLB’s transfer market, placed Kim Ha-sung eighth in the MLB FA rankings as of June and mentioned, “Kim Ha-sung is one of the best defenders in his class.”
The media added, “Many indicators explain Kim Ha-sung’s defensive performance. The San Diego club gives high scores to the defense to the extent that it moved Sandur Bohartz to second base this season and entrusted Kim Ha-sung with shortstop.”
Kim Ha-sung is considered the biggest infielder in the FA market after this season. If he showed as much productivity as last season at bat, he would have received a higher evaluation, but the media’s evaluation is that his batting performance does not meet expectations.
Nevertheless, the media outlet said, “Kim Ha-sung is a good hitter with excellent strike zone recognition and contact ability. He also drew walks as often as strikeouts,” adding, “Of course, the indicators of batting average of 0.223, on-base percentage of 0.333, and slugging percentage of 0.385 are not impressive.”
In fact, Kim Ha-sung is having a somewhat unlucky season as his in-play batting average (BABIP) is only 0.236, far below his career average. The media said, “Kim Ha-sung, who hit 17 home runs last year, is following last year’s record with 10 home runs this year, but his long-shot power is not threatening.”
MLB Trade Rumors expected Kim to sign a five-year contract. “After struggling in the first year of the Major League, Kim Ha-sung’s contribution to victory (War) has been around 4.0 every year compared to replacement players,” the media said. “There is not much room for improvement, but he has spent more than average seasons with his contact, defense and baserunning abilities.”
