In recent hours, the San Diego Padres have provided the surprise when activating an MLB market who looked rather slow: First, when putting together a change by Cy Young-winning pitcher Blake Snell with the Tampa Bay Rays, and now they’ve signed one of the best international prospects by beating him offer it to different teams interested in its services.
This is South Korean Ha-Seong Kim, who, according to information from USA Today’s Bob Nightenhale, won the San Diego Padres the Asian infielder’s signing. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports that the contract will run for a minimum of 4 years for one of the best international talent out there, with the amount yet to be revealed.
Kim can play anywhere in the box and has spent more than six seasons with the Korea Baseball Organization. Last season, he hit .306 / .397 / .523 with 30 homeruns in 622 at bats for the Kiwoom Heroes.
He averaged 21.5 home runs and 21.3 stolen bases in the 7 seasons he played with KBO South Korea.