KIA, relieved of security concerns...Catcher Kim Tae-gun to sign non-FA multi-year deal

KIA catcher Kim Tae-gun (34) is likely to stay. According to our research, the club and the player finally met in early October and concluded the negotiation table on a positive note. A verbal agreement in the form of a 'multi-year contract' has been finalized, and only the final decision of KIA remains.

Kim Tae-gun, a former Samsung Lions catcher, joined KIA on July 5 in a one-for-one trade for infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk. The team didn't have an established catcher, so Kim was just what they needed. As of July 14, Kim has played in 63 games (50 starts), batting .258 (178-for-46) with a .570 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage).

The impact of Kim's arrival was significant. Since July 5, when Kim was acquired, KIA has a winning percentage of 0.569 (41 wins, 31 losses, and 1 tie), which ranks third in the league. This is in stark contrast to the team's win percentage of 0.449 (31 wins, 38 losses, 1 draw) before Kim was traded, which ranked ninth in the league.

While the batting lineup has been bolstered by the return of Na Sung-beom and Kim Do-young from injury, the presence of Kim Tae-gun, who has shown solid defense and consistent hitting, cannot be ignored. 카지노사이트원

Kim will be eligible for free agency after this season. It was hard for the organization to pass up on the talented veteran catcher who quickly integrated into the team with a high level of affinity.

Determined to secure Kim before he hits the free agent market, the club entered into "multi-year contract" negotiations with the player's side and recently finalized the deal. Only the club's final decision remains.