Kim Ha-seong (San Diego Padres), who had the best season last year by becoming the first Asian infielder to win a Gold Glove, is now boarding a plane to the United States with the goal of signing a free agent jackpot contract.
Kim Ha-seong's domestic management company, 'Summit Management', announced the news of Kim Ha-seong's departure on the 17th. Ha-seong Kim will travel to Los Angeles, California, USA through Incheon International Airport on the 20th and begin personal training for the 2024 season.
Prior to the 2021 season, Ha-seong Kim signed a 4+1 year contract worth up to $39 million (approximately 52.5 billion won) with San Diego and entered the big league. In his first season since his debut, Ha-seong Kim had a very poor season with a batting average of 0.202, having difficulty adjusting to the fast balls of major league pitchers whose average speed exceeds 150 km/h. But San Diego’s choice was not wrong. Ha-Seong Kim quickly adapted to the big league stage.
San Diego entrusted Kim Ha-seong with the starting role when Fernando Tatis Jr. underwent wrist surgery prior to the 2022 season and was 'out for the season' due to being suspended for 80 games due to the use of banned substances. Kim Ha-seong, who had a shocking first season, worked hard throughout the winter, and played in 150 games with 130 hits, 11 home runs, 12 stolen bases, a batting average of 0.251, and an OPS of 0.708. He performed brilliantly enough to be selected as a final candidate for the National League Gold Glove Award for shortstop.
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