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There is a high possibility that Milwaukee will also try to recruit him.
Local media weighs in on San Francisco
Kiwoom Kim Hye-sung is likely to advance to Seattle.
San Francisco is emerging as a likely new destination for infielder Kim Ha-seong, who was released as a free agent. MLB.com said on the 8th, “As soon as the transfer market opens, Kim Ha-seong is receiving a lot of attention,” and “Among them, San Francisco is especially focused on recruiting Kim Ha-seong. “Milwaukee is also interested,” he said.
The influence of former franchise star Buster Posey, who was newly appointed as the president of baseball operations after the end of this season, is playing a big role in recruiting Kim Ha-seong. In a recent interview with local media, President Posey said, “I hope we can recruit a shortstop in the off-season. We have Tyler Fitzgerald, who has established himself as the starting shortstop in the second half of the year, but in the long run, it would be better for Fitzgerald to move to second base.” He said.
MLB.com introduced the relationship between Kim Ha-seong and Lee Jung-hoo and put weight on Kim Ha-seong’s decision to go to San Francisco. The media said, “The two players played together in the Korean professional baseball team Kiwoom from 2017 to 2020, and also played together as Korean representatives in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC),” and “After Lee Jung-hoo signed with San Francisco ahead of this season, “The first person to report the news over the phone was Kim Ha-seong.” Although the two players were on different teams this year, they continued their friendship by meeting frequently during spring training in Arizona, eating together, and visiting the camp of their former team, Kiwoom.
charge of San Francisco this year, Coach Melvin was the coach of San Diego from 2022 to 2023, and at this time, Ha-seong Kim grew into a representative MLB infielder under Coach Melvin.
Seattle is being mentioned as a likely destination for Kiwoom infielder Kim Hye-seong (25), who is attempting to advance to the United States this winter. It is reported that Seattle highly evaluates Kim Hye-sung’s defensive and contact abilities as a second baseman. If Kim Hye-sung advances to the MLB, three fielders from Kiwoom will play on the MLB stage next season.
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Kim Ha-seong’s potential move to the San Francisco Giants is generating significant interest, particularly following his status as a free agent. MLB.com reported that San Francisco is keen on acquiring him, with Milwaukee also expressing interest. The Giants’ fascination with Kim is partly influenced by Buster Posey, the team’s newly appointed president of baseball operations, who has publicly stated the need for a shortstop. President Posey’s intention to recruit Kim Ha-seong enhances the likelihood of a deal.
Kim’s connection with Lee Jung-hoo, a former teammate in the Korean professional league and currently with San Francisco, may also play a pivotal role in his decision to join the Giants. The two players have maintained their friendship and frequently met during spring training, further strengthening Kim’s ties to the team.
Meanwhile, another Kiwoom infielder, Kim Hye-seong, is being considered for a position with the Seattle Mariners, demonstrating the growing presence of Kiwoom players in Major League Baseball. Seattle reportedly values Kim Hye-sung’s abilities at second base, suggesting his advancement would result in three Kiwoom players participating in the MLB next season.