[2021 스포츠 이슈] Ryu Hyun-jin-Kim Gwang-hyun and Choi Man-man’s ML… Kim Ha-seong is floating

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyunjin Ryu. © AFP=News1

In the 2020 season major league, which was shortened to 60 games due to the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19), the Korean major leaguer’s performance shined.

Ryu Hyun-jin (34, Toronto Blue Jays) left the Los Angeles Dodgers and moved to the American League Eastern District, but performed his best. With 5 wins and 2 losses in 12 matches and an average ERA of 2.69, she ranked 3rd in the American League Cy Young.

‘KK’ Kim Gwang-hyun (33, St. Louis Cardinals), who made his debut in the big leagues, also received a lot of attention for his performance beyond expectations. Despite the bad news of Corona 19, Kim Gwang-Hyun came out in 39 innings in 8 matches and took the first pick in the wild card decision with a score of 3 wins undefeated and an average ERA of 1.62.

Choi Ji-man (30, Tampa Bay Race) became the first Korean hitter to step on the stage of the World Series, making his name public. Choi Ji-man scored a batting average of 0.230 (28 hits in 122 at-bats) and 3 homers and 16 RBIs in 42 games. In addition, he appeared in 18 games on the postseason stage and achieved batting average of 0.250 (10 hits in 40 at-bats), 2 home runs, 4 RBIs, 0.412 on-base ratio, and 0.837 OPS (slugging ratio + on-base ratio).

Kim Gwang-hyun is sprinkling the ball vigorously in the match against the Cincinnati Reds held at the St. Louis Bush Stadium on the 23rd (Korean time). © AFP=News1

In 2021, Kim Ha-seong (26) will appear on the stage of the major leagues, pushed by Ryu Hyun-jin and Kim Gwang-hyun and led by Choi Ji-man.

Local media such as MLB.com reported on the 29th of last month (Korean time) that San Diego Padres agreed to a contract with Kim Ha-sung for 4 years, 25 million dollars (about 27.15 billion won).

Ha-seong Kim, who was nominated for the second round of the 3rd round of Nexen Heroes (now Kiwoom) in 2014, was qualified for posting after the 2020 season, and is on the verge of fulfilling his dream of advancing to the major leagues.

Kim Ha-sung batted 0.306, 30 homers, 109 RBIs and 23 steals in 138 games this year, and played in 891 games in the KBO League, batting 0.294, 940 hits, 133 homers, 575 RBIs and 134 steals.

Kim Ha-Sung Won’s club Kiwoom will also collect a transfer fee of 5 million dollars (about 5.5 billion won), equivalent to 20% if he signs a contract for a total of 25 million dollars.

Ha-sung Kim is expecting to play the big league stage in San Diego, which is showing a’broad move’ in the National League’s western district. San Diego recently signed major league top pitchers Blake Snell and Darvish You.

On the 29th, a local report came out on the 29th that Kiwoom Heroes infielder Kim Ha-seong (25), who is challenging the American Professional Baseball Major League (MLB), is likely to join the San Diego Padres. (News 1 DB) 2020.12.29/News 1

MLB.com predicts the 2021 season and said, “San Diego can challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the National League West.”

However, it is difficult to guarantee that Kim Ha-sung will be the main battle immediately.

Stars like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. are in the main positions of Kim Ha-Sung, third baseman and shortstop. On second base is Jake Cronenworth, who was ranked second in the 2020 National League Rookie of the Year vote.

Local media, such as MLB.com, predicted that San Diego would use Kim Ha-sung as second baseman or infield utility resource. CBS Sports and the like predicted that “Kim Ha-sung will start with the 7th second baseman before the opening.”

Ha-sung Kim, who left for the United States on the 28th of last month, completed a medical test in the local area, and is expected to return after signing an official contract with the club.

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