Atlanta Braves may not easily catch Kim Ha-sung, the U.S. media warned.
The United States ‘Sporting News’ on the 2nd (Korea time) ‘Atlanta may bet everything to catch Kim Ha-sung. Nevertheless, the concern that Kim Ha-sung could be lost is very real, he diagnosed.AFP Yonhap News
Atlanta Braves may not easily catch Kim Ha-sung, the U.S. media warned.
The United States ‘Sporting News’ on the 2nd (Korea time) ‘Atlanta may bet everything to catch Kim Ha-sung. Nevertheless, the concern that Kim Ha-sung could be lost is very real, he diagnosed.AP Yonhap News
The Atlanta Braves may not catch Kim Ha-sung easily, the U.S. media warned.
The United States ‘Sporting News’ may bet everything to catch Kim Ha-sung on the 2nd (Korea time) ‘Atlanta. Nevertheless, the concern that Kim Ha-sung could be lost is very real, he diagnosed.
Kim Ha-sung’s ransom rose vertically in just a month. At least 20 million dollars a year is mentioned.
Sporting News advised ‘that Kim Ha-sung may be the most reasonable price in the FA market, which is still hopeful news for Atlanta.’
Kim Ha-sung signed a one-plus-one-year, $29 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the 2025 season. The annual salary is $13 million in 2025 and $16 million in 2026. The contract for 2026 is Kim Ha-sung’s heart. You can stay with an annual salary of $16 million or declare an opt-out and appear on the FA market.
Kim Ha-sung fell short of expectations in Tampa Bay. He hit two homers in 24 games with a batting average of 2.14 percent on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 0.611. Tampa Bay released Kim Ha-sung on Sept. 2.
At the same time as he was released, Atlanta snatched Kim Ha-sung. Kim Ha-sung came to Atlanta and was resurrected like a ghost. When Atlanta recruited Kim Ha-sung, it was evaluated as ‘Gambling’. There was a big question mark over whether Kim Ha-sung could be worth $16 million. However, Kim Ha-sung survived with a three-homer batting average of 253 and an OPS of 0.684 in 24 games. Beyond the success of Atlanta’s gambling, it is likely to hit the FA jackpot.
Sep 26, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) throws the ball first base for the out against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) scores a run in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Sporting News reported ‘Kim Ha-sung met his clear need as a shortstop. He has re-established himself as an influential player. Now he’s in the spotlight of the entire league,’ he said.
The Athletic pointed out that Atlanta must sign an extension before Kim Ha-sung can exercise the opt-out.
The Athletic predicted that Kim Ha-sung’s ransom will start at least $65 million (about 90.5 billion won) for three years.