“San Diego, hires Kim Ha-sung at an inexpensive price”
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Kyung-yoon = American baseball statistics website Fangraph.com emphasized that Kim Ha-seong, 25, must develop fast ball handling skills in order to succeed in the MLB.
On the 30th (Korean time), Fangraph.com said about Kim Ha-Sung, who is known to have finished signing up with San Diego on the 30th (Korean time), “He is an excellent hitter who recorded more than 140 wRC+ (adjusted scoring output) during the last two seasons of the KBO League.” He walked and scored 56 successes in 62 steal attempts.”
He said, “This season’s KBO League’s Best Player (MVP) was awarded to Mel Lohas Junior, but Kim Ha-sung’s performance was no less than this.”
He also pointed out the strength of the hitting contact ability and power.
However, the ability to cope with the ball quickly and the batting speed were evaluated as points to be improved.
Fangraph.com said, “In the KBO League, there are many pitchers throwing fastballs in the range of 88 to 90 miles per hour (142 to 145 km). The rarest hitting 95 miles (153 km) would have been the fastest ball.” I have to target the 95 mile fast ball, but I may need a period of adaptation.”
In addition, he said, “I need to improve my batting speed,” he said. “Last season’s fastest batting speed was about 105 miles, which is in the lower part of the MLB.”
The media evaluated that Kim Ha-seong joined San Diego as a good choice.
The reason is that you have the time and opportunity to improve your shortcomings.
Fangraph.com said, “Kim Ha-sung signed a team that could get enough chances.” “San Diego is a team with flexibility (for player appointment). You can use it,” he explained.
Petco Park, the home stadium of San Diego, is also said to be a suitable stadium for Kim Ha-sung to play.
The media analyzed that “Petco Park is an advantageous stadium for right-handed hitters (like Kim Ha-sung),” and “however, the unfamiliar stadium environment will affect Kim Ha-sung’s defense.”
Meanwhile, local media outlets in the US reported that Ha-Sung Kim agreed to a contract with San Diego for a four-year contract, worth 25 million dollars.
Pangraph.com said, “Considering Kim Ha-Sung’s skill and development potential, San Diego signed a contract with very good terms.”
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2020/12/30 11:12 sent