Local media are continuously evaluating Kim Hye-sung (25) who is seeking to advance to the Major League. MLBTR, which has shown expertise in predicting contract size and transfer market news, has forecasting contract size in detail.스포츠토토
MLBTR announced its free agent (FA) ranking on the 5th (Korea Standard Time), putting Kim Hye-sung in 26th place. It has given higher value than players who have consistently been starting pitchers in MLB, including Frankie Montas (27th) and Nick Pivetta (28th).
Referring to Kim Hye-sung's performance in the 2024 KBO League regular season (batting rate 0.326, on-base rate 0.383, and slugging rate 0.458), the media evaluated that the power did not reach Kim Ha-sung, who has already established himself in MLB, but he was an excellent second baseman and fielder. He also mentioned that he played the most innings as a second baseman in the last three seasons while playing shortstop. The media said, "The MLB market does not reward second baseman highly, but Kim Hye-sung is still only 25 years old and has the athletic ability to play shortstop, so he will be able to attract the attention of the team that wants this position."
The media outlet stated that Kim Hye-sung's name is "three-year, 24 million U.S. dollars." The deal is expected to reach the scale of the deal. Four writers also picked a team that they would consider recruiting. The Seattle Mariners got two votes, the Los Angeles Angels got one, and the Chicago White Sox got one.
Four years ago, Kim Ha-sung signed a contract with the San Diego Padres for a period of 4+1 years, a guarantee of 28 million dollars, and a maximum of 39 million dollars. In other words, Kim Hye-sung can receive more ransom than Kim Ha-sung in terms of annual average based on the observatory.
The media said that it is difficult to predict accurately because a player who played in the KBO League and Japanese professional baseball often has various contract conditions when he enters the MLB. At the same time, he also mentioned that certain teams that want players will be given generous treatment in the end. At the same time, he emphasized Kim Hye-sung's value again, saying, "He is a player who can sign a three-year contract with reasonable investment from teams such as Seattle, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers."