Kim Hye-sung (25), who will soon try to advance to the Major League through the posting system, was selected as a notable player along with Japan’s Sasaki Rocky (23).
MLB.com , the official website of the Major League, said on Monday (Korean time) that Kim’s posting is imminent. It also posted a photo of Kim at the top.
In other words, Kim Hye-sung displayed on the main screen of MLB.com . This proves that the Major League is paying attention to Kim’s posting.
Kim Hye-sung is evaluated as a middle-fielder with fast feet and outstanding defense capability. MLB.com also said that Kim has potential in hitting.
Earlier on the 1st, MLB.com introduced KBO league players who are likely to sign with major league clubs this winter, including Kim Ha-sung.
At that time, Kim Hye-sung was mentioned as a possible entry into the 꽁머니 League along with James Nail, Kyle Hart, Charlie Barnes, Enmanuel de Heysus and Aaron Wilkerson.
Kim Hye-sung received consent from his team Kiwoom to advance to the Major League early on, and signed an agent contract with CAA Sports, Shohei Ohtani’s agency, in June.
Kim Hye-sung, who made her professional debut in 2017, has a batting average of 0.304 and an on-base percentage of 0.364 OPS 767 and 211 steals in 953 games in a total of eight seasons so far this year.
In particular, he showed excellent performance in 127 games this season with a batting average of 0.326, 11 homers, 75 RBIs and 30 steals, and an on-base percentage of 0.383 OPS of 0.841.
He displayed sophisticated hitting, fast feet, and excellent defense on second base in the Korean professional baseball league. As a result, he is considered to be valuable as a utility agent in the Major League Baseball as well.
Kim Hye-sung’s likely destinations are the Seattle Mariners. He also mentioned the Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels.