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"Expected to have a five-year contract"

MLB Trade Rumors, a media outlet specializing in the movement of MLB players, said on the 28th (Korea Standard Time) that Kim Ha-sung was ranked eighth in the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) FA rankings as of June and said, "Kim Ha-sung is one of the best defenders in his class."

"Many indicators explain Kim's defensive performance. The San Diego Padres gives high marks to its defense this season, moving San der Bocharts to second baseman and leaving Kim Ha-sung to play shortstop," the media said.

Kim Ha-sung is considered one of the biggest infielders in the FA market after this season.

The media assesses that the batting performance does not meet expectations, although it would have been evaluated higher if he had shown as much productivity as he did last season at bat.

The media reported, "Kim Ha-sung is a decent hitter with excellent strike zone recognition and contact capability. He also garnered walks as often as he did with strikeouts," adding, "The metrics such as batting average of 0.223, on-base percentage of 0.333, and slugging percentage of 0.385 are not impressive."

This season, Kim Ha-sung's in-play batting average (BABIP) is only 0.236, far below his career average, so it is a somewhat unlucky season.

The media evaluated, "Kim Ha-sung, who hit 17 home runs last year, is following last year's record with 10 home runs this year, but his slugging power is not at a threatening level."

Kim Ha-sung's contract period expected by the media is five years.

The media said, "After struggling in the first year of the big league, Kim Ha-sung recorded a winning contribution (WAR) of around 4 every year compared to a substitute player. There is not much room for development, but he is a player who has had more than average seasons with both contact and defense."
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