Kim Ha-sung Replaces Agent to Boras, De facto Farewell, · Long-term War with San Diego
Kim Ha-sung Replaces Agent to Boras, De facto Farewell, · Long-term War with San Diego
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San Diego Padres' Kim Ha-sung (29), who finished the season after being diagnosed with surgery on his right shoulder, has effectively said goodbye to his team. Kim Ha-sung will join hands with Scott Boras, the "big hand" in the agent industry, instead of his former agency ISE.
The San Diego regional San Diego Union-Tribune said on the 4th (Korea Standard Time), "San Diego shortstop Kim Ha-sung hired Boras as his agent. Kim Ha-sung and San Diego have the option of mutual agreement for the 2025 season, which Kim Ha-sung is expected to reject. It is Kim Ha-sung who has been diagnosed with shoulder surgery, but he is expected to become an FA."
If he does not appear in the FA market, there is no reason to replace an agent. In other words, it is actually an FA declaration, as the local media predicted. When the World Series ends, Kim Ha-sung is expected to be listed on the 2025 FA list announced by the Major League players' union.
It was quite predictable. Before his shoulder injury, Kim Ha-sung's declaration of free agent for this winter was a natural one. He struggled in batting this year, but is evaluated as the best in the big leagues when it comes to defense. He won the Gold Glove Award last year and secured the San Diego infield as the main shortstop this year.
Of course, he has the right to be a free agent. The contract he signed with the San Diego Padres ahead of the 2021 season clearly states that he will be eligible to be a free agent after four seasons. If he does not stay in San Diego by mutual agreement, he will be free. 토토사이트
If you look at the market, there is a positive part. In the upcoming FA market, Kim Ha-sung can become the second most valuable shortstop after Milwaukee Willy Adames. If a team needs to strengthen its infield defense by reinforcing shortstop, it deserves to covet Kim Ha-sung. There is a high probability that a team that wants a Gold Glove infielder who plays not only shortstop but also all infield positions will come out.