“For such performance, his annual salary is only $7 million” Kim Ha-seong, a cost-effective man, explodes in popularity in the trade market
Trade rumors surrounding San Diego Padres Kim Ha-seong (29) are continuing.
On the 6th (Korean time), American media outlet Fox Sports selected the players most in need of recruitment for each of the 15 National League clubs. Pittsburgh evaluated that it should recruit Kim Ha-seong.
Kim Ha-seong, who played as the best shortstop in the KBO League, successfully entered the major league by signing a four-year guaranteed contract with San Diego for $28 million (approximately 36.8 billion won) through posting after the end of the 2020 season. Ha-seong Kim, who recorded a batting average of .2045 (324 hits in 1,322 at-bats), 36 home runs, 153 RBIs, 169 runs, and 56 stolen bases with an OPS of .708 in 419 games over three years in the major leagues, had a batting average of .206 (140 hits in 538 at-bats) and 17 home runs in 152 games last year. He had a career-high season with 60 RBI, 84 runs, and 38 stolen bases with an OPS of .749. He also won the National League Gold Glove Award in the Utility category while showing top-class defense in the league as a second baseman, shortstop, and third baseman. He is the first Korean player and the first Asian infielder to win the Gold Glove. He ranked 14th in MVP voting.
Ha-Seong Kim performed well on par with major league superstars last year based on WAR (Win Contribution Compared to Replacement Players). According to Baseball Reference, a baseball statistics site, his WAR was 5.8, ranking 11th among fielders, and according to Fangraphs, his WAR was 4.4, ranking him tied for 26th among fielders. American media predict that if Kim Ha-seong signs an extension, he will be worth more than $100 million (about 131.6 billion won).
However, Ha-seong Kim will only receive $8 million (about 10.5 billion won), including an annual salary of $7 million (about 9.2 billion won) next year and a signing bonus of $1 million (about 1.3 billion won). The amount is far below Kim Ha-seong’s current value. Additionally, he will become eligible for free agency after the end of this season. As a result, Ha-seong Kim's trade value is skyrocketing.
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