‘MLB Challenge’ Kim Hye-seong “I think I will apply for a post after the Thanksgiving break”

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Get advice⁣ from Kim Ha-seong, a senior from Kiwoom… “Pack your lunch⁢ well”

Kim Hye-seong, who was ‍selected as the winner of the​ defensive award infielder category, is expressing his thoughts at the ‘2024 ‌Shinhan​ SOL‌ Bank⁢ KBO Awards’ held at Lotte Hotel World in Songpa-gu, Seoul⁢ on the afternoon of the 26th. 2024.11.26.[서울=뉴시스]”/>
Kiwoom second baseman Kim Hye-seong, ⁢who was selected as​ the winner of ​the defensive award ⁣infielder category, is ⁢expressing his thoughts at the ‘2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Awards’ held at‌ Lotte Hotel World ⁣in‍ Songpa-gu, Seoul on the afternoon ⁣of the 26th. 2024.11.26.[서울=뉴시스]

⁢ ‍ Infielder Kim Hye-seong ‍(25), who dreams⁢ of advancing to the Major League Baseball (MLB), will soon begin the ⁢posting​ process.

Hye-seong Kim won the​ defense ‌award​ in the second base category⁣ at the⁤ 2024‌ Shinhan Sol Bank KBO Awards held ⁣at the World ‌Crystal Ballroom‍ of​ Lotte‌ Hotel in​ Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 26th. ‌

This year may ​be the last time⁣ Kim Hye-seong, who is pursuing a career in MLB,⁣ attends the ⁤KBO awards ceremony and receives⁢ an award ​as a member of Kiwoom.

In⁤ response to the question, ‘Couldn’t it be the ​last time?’ Kim Hye-sung ​said, “Just because I want to go to MLB doesn’t mean everyone can go,” adding, “But I definitely want to go to ​MLB.”

He continued,‍ “I ‍think I will apply for a post after ⁤the American ⁤Thanksgiving holiday on⁣ the ⁤28th. ‍“I⁢ plan to go to the U.S. directly ⁤after‌ applying for a posting,” he said, adding, “I plan to stay in ⁣the U.S. by exercising and ​getting in shape.”

If the MLB ‍Secretariat makes​ an announcement after Kim ⁣Hye-seong applies for a ⁤posting, Kim Ha-seong can ⁣negotiate with 30 ⁣MLB ⁢teams for 30 days.

Hye-seong Kim said, “I​ think​ it’s starting to feel more⁣ real now that⁢ the time to apply for posting is ‍approaching. “I ⁣didn’t ⁤really feel ‍it even after the regular season ended, but I’m very nervous as the period ⁤approaches,” he confessed.

Kim Hye-seong, who⁢ had dreams of advancing to the MLB, received permission to post from ⁢the Kiwoom club‍ early on after⁢ completing the 2023 season.

Kim Hye-seong‍ is receiving considerable attention from MLB clubs. During the season, MLB scouts visited Kiwoom’s⁤ games and watched Kim Hye-seong ⁤closely.‍

Kim Hye-seong played as a top⁢ infielder⁣ in the⁢ KBO League, recording⁣ a total of 826 games over 7‍ seasons, a batting average of 0.300, 877 ⁣hits, 26 home runs,‍ 311⁤ RBIs, 181 stolen bases, and an OPS (on-base percentage + slugging ⁤percentage) of

ESPN⁣ said, “Kim Hye-sung ⁣is an all-rounder and will turn 26 next year. He also introduced ‍himself‌ as a ‌“popular ​semi-level player,” saying, ⁤“He is a second ‌baseman‍ who also has experience​ playing shortstop.”

The Seattle Mariners,⁢ Boston Red Sox, San Francisco ‍Giants, and LA Angels are‌ mentioned as candidates for⁢ Kim ​Hye-sung’s destination.

Hye-Sung Kim is working with CAA Sports, the agency of ⁤Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers), to advance into ⁤the MLB.

Kim ⁤Hye-seong said, ‍“Last week, I met senior Kim⁣ Ha-seong and‌ Lee‌ Jeong-hoo. “Ha-seong told me to⁢ pack a lunch box and carry it around,” he⁤ said. “Since Ha-seong lost 6 to ⁤8 kg,​ I advised him to carry a ​lunch box ⁣and eat well.”

Also, “Lee Jeong-hoo⁤ told me ​a‍ lot about life in America. “He ‍also ⁤advised me to carefully look at the team’s list ‌of ‍prospects when signing a ​contract,” he added.

Hye-seong Kim said, “I ⁤don’t care ‌whether it’s a big ⁤market or a small market. “If you receive a contract ⁤offer ‌after applying for a ‌posting, you will need to think about a club⁢ where you ​can ⁣get a lot of opportunities,” he ⁢said.

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    How has Kim Hye-seong’s performance ⁣in the KBO ‌impacted his potential interest from MLB teams?

    Fielder Kim Hye-seong is making headlines as⁣ he prepares to enter the MLB posting process following‍ a⁢ successful season in the KBO League. At the recent 2024 Shinhan Sol‍ Bank KBO Awards held at the Lotte Hotel World in Seoul, Kim was recognized for his outstanding defensive skills, winning​ the award for the second base category.‍

    As he considered this potentially his last KBO award ceremony while with the Kiwoom team, Kim⁢ expressed ⁢his keen ​desire ‌to pursue a career in Major League Baseball. He mentioned​ that he plans to apply for‌ the posting after Thanksgiving, indicating a strong commitment to his aspirations.

    With⁢ a successful track record, including 826 games over seven seasons with a batting average of .300, Kim’s talent has attracted significant attention from MLB scouts. Teams like the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, and LA Angels are reportedly interested‌ in him.

    Kim is working⁢ with CAA Sports,⁤ the agency representing notable MLB players, and has been gathering insights from experienced MLB players ‌like Kim Ha-seong and Lee Jeong-hoo. He is focused​ on making informed decisions regarding contract offers and aims to find a team that offers ample playing‌ opportunities.

    As he⁢ prepares for this pivotal step in his career, Kim Hye-seong reflects on his journey, acknowledging the nerves that accompany the application process while remaining ​hopeful about the future.

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