It was predicted that it would be difficult for Kim Hye-sung of the Los Angeles Dodgers to take over as the main player in his debut season.토토사이트
ESPN reporter David Shoenfield predicted on the 25th (Korea time), "Why should the Dodgers stop now? If Bregman cannot find the deal he wants, the Dodgers could be a surprising destination. Max Muncy is expected to leave as an FA at the end of this year. Kim Hye-sung's offense is more suitable as a utility infielder than a starting second baseman," adding, "Bregman can move to second and third bases this year, and he can replace Muncy from 2026."
Shoenfield then explained, "Is Bregmer expensive for Dodgers? No, it is not. At the end of this season, Dodgers can save Muncy, Chris Taylor, Michael Confoto and Miguel Rojas $49.5 million."
This is the prediction in the corner of boldly predicting what can happen in the rest of the offseason.
Bregman is considered the biggest infielder in the FA market, but he has yet to sign a contract. He may stay with the original Houston Astros, but the prevailing opinion is that he is certain to transfer. The Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Yankees are mentioned as candidates.
However, the article draws attention to the assessment that it is difficult for Kim Ha-sung to serve as the main second baseman. Shoenfield reporter said, "Kim Hye-sung is not the mainstay in terms of offense, not defense. Instead, if Bregman sees the main second baseman this year, Muncy will back up to third base, and Kim Hye-sung sees the second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop, the Dodgers' infield problem will be solved.
For the past eight years in the KBO, Kim had a batting average of 0.304, 1,043 hits, 37 homers, 211 steals, and an OPS of 0.767. It is true that Kim Ha-sung (0.294, 940 hits, 133 homers, 134 steals, OPS of 0.866) and Lee Jung-hoo (0.340, 1181 hits, 65 homers, 69 steals, OPS of 0.898) who first entered the Major League, are considered to be weaker in offense. However, the Dodgers gave him high marks for his contact ability and mobility. Of course, it was evaluated that his defense capability also works in the Major League.
However, unlike the KBO League, the bat's ability is the most important criterion in the Major League. It is not known whether the Dodgers will be able to bring Bregman, but it is difficult to say that Kim Hye-sung was guaranteed the second baseman position.
Through the forecasting system Steamer, Kim Hye-sung entered 353 at-bats for 94 games this season, posting a batting average of 0.279 (91 hits in 326 times at bat), five homers, 35 RBIs, 41 points, 21 walks, 57 strikeouts, 14 steals, 0.324 on-base percentage, 0.374 slugging percentage and 0.698. According to the forecasting system, he posted wRC+ 97, wOBA 0.306, BABIP 0.324, walk rate 5.9 percent, strikeout rate 16.2 percent, and WAR 1.3.
The Major League requires 502 at-bats. Therefore, 353 at-bats implies that Kim will play as a utility member instead of a starting member this season. This means that Kim can play at-bat if he plays as both a starter and a substitute.
ClayDavenport.com , well known for its Translation-based projection, predicted that Kim Hye-sung will hit 0.270 (152 hits in 562 times at bat), nine homers, 53 RBIs, 81 points, 55 walks, 98 strikeouts, 27 steals, 0.337 on-base percentage and 0.386 slugging percentage this year.
Kim Ha-sung signed a three-year contract worth 12.5 million dollars. He has a one-million-dollar Sinning Bonus, a three-year salary of 2.5 million dollars, 3.75 million dollars and 3.75 million dollars, respectively, and a buyout of 1.5 million dollars for the two seasons from 2028 to 2028 by combining them with 5 million dollars each. He also said that if he fills 500 at-bats between 2028 and 2029, he will receive 500,000 dollars in bonuses. So the total amount of five-year bonuses amounts to up to 22 million dollars. This means that he will use it as a utility infielder for the first three years.