"Kim Ha Sung was great" U.S. local team gets a 'D+' but raves with Cy Young nominee
Although his team received a failing grade, Kim Ha-seong (28-San Diego Padres) was well-received in the United States.
American media outlet Yahoo Sports graded all 30 Major League Baseball teams this season, giving the Padres a 'D+'.
The Padres went 82-80 this season for a .506 winning percentage and finished the pennant race in third place in the National League West. The Padres built a stellar roster that included Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, as well as signing top shortstop Xander Bogaerts ahead of the 2023 season, but failed to reach the postseason.
Yad Barker writes, "The San Diego Padres' 82-win roster this year was very disappointing. They went 9-23 in one-run games and 2-12 in extra innings." As a result, San Diego has struggled in close games this season.
Nevertheless, the outlet did mention players who have performed well for San Diego. Among them was Kim's name. "In addition to Juan Soto, Kim and National League Cy Young candidate Blake Snell have had great individual performances, as have Seth Lugo and Josh Hader," the publication said. 카지노사이트
In his third year in the big leagues, Kim has established himself as a solid starter for San Diego this season. He played in 152 of the team's 162 games, batting .260 (140-for-538) with 17 home runs, 60 RBI, 84 runs scored, 23 doubles, 75 walks, 124 strikeouts, 38 stolen bases (nine stolen bases), a .351 on-base percentage, a .398 slugging percentage, and a .749 OPS. It was a career-high season.
On top of that, Kim drew a lot of applause from the home fans with his defense and hustle in every game, which is among the best in the majors. This season, he added to his value by playing multiple positions. He played 106 games at second base, 32 games at third base, and 20 games at shortstop, making seven errors, one less than last year. For his efforts, Kim was named one of three Gold Glove finalists in two categories: second base and utility.
In addition, Soto hit .275 with 35 home runs and a .929 OPS, Snell went 14-9 with a 2.25 ERA, Lugo went 8-7 with a 3.57 ERA, and Heider went 2-3 with a 1.28 ERA in 33 saves. "San Diego is expected to cut the payroll (total team payroll) this offseason, but don't be surprised if the Padres find themselves in the middle of playoff contention next season," Yad Barker said, emphasizing that the team still has plenty of talent.