The Japanese media gave a sad look at Kim Ha-sung's future, which has yet to find a bird's nest.

"Kim Ha-sung came out of the San Diego Padres this offseason and became a free agent (FA), but his future has not been decided yet," Japanese media "Kokokara Next" reported on the 16th. "The future of players who were considered big fish in the FA market, such as Juan Soto, Blake Snell and Corbyn Barnes, has been decided one after another, but Kim Ha-sung has not been able to find a destination."토토사이트

Born in 1995, Kim made his debut with the Kiwoom Heroes in the KBO League in 2014. He dominated the league with a batting average of 0.294, 940 hits, 133 homers, 575 RBIs, and 134 stolen bases in 891 games throughout seven seasons until the 2020 season, before seeking to advance to the Major League through the posting system.

Kim Ha-sung crossed the Pacific Ocean with the San Diego Padres for a four-year total of $28 million (about 41 billion won). As he struggled with Major League pitchers, the 2021 season fell short of expectations with a batting average of 0.202 (54 hits in 267) with eight home runs, 34 RBIs, and an OPS of 0.622 in 117 games.

However, Kim Ha-sung gradually gained ground based on his top-notch infield defense and baserunning play in the big leagues. Taking advantage of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s injury, he became the San Diego Padres' main shortstop in the 2022 season, and has grown to have a batting average of 0.251 (130 hits in 517 at-bats), 11 homers, 51 RBIs, and 12 steals in 50 games, with an OPS of 0.708.

Kim Ha-sung was not swayed even amid changes to move to second base in the 2023 season. He broke his career high with a batting average of 0.260 (140 hits in 538 at-bats), 17 homers, 60 RBIs, 38 steals, and OPS of 0.749. As he won the National League Gold Glove Utility Player category, he even became the first Asian infielder to possess the golden glove in the Major League.  

However, he has been hampered by injury during the 2024 season when he is set to become a free agent. His performance also slowed to a batting average of 0.233 (94 hits in 403 times at bat) in 121 games, with 11 homers, 47 RBIs, 22 steals and an OPS of 0.700.

Kim Ha-sung was expected to be a "jackpot" in the FA market based on his young age, above-average hitting ability and iron wall defense ability, which will turn 30 this year, but his injury was a problem. While he is rehabilitating from surgery on his right shoulder last year, it is expected that he will be able to return to the real game only in May.

Kim Ha-sung has yet to sign a contract with any club, contrary to rumors that have been rampant. Kim Ha-sung's position is bound to be nervous because the spring camp schedule of 30 Major League teams will begin in the middle of next month.

Although the U.S. sports media "CBS Sports" selected the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, who need second basemen, as expected destinations, no specific moves have been made so far.

"Kim Ha-sung can be said to be in the prime of his career. He has super agent Scott Boras as his agent," Koko Cara Next said. "He exercised his FA rights to acquire a large contract."

"However, there are concerns that Kim Ha-sung may not be able to make a full return until May due to the aftermath of his right shoulder surgery," he said. "There are only rumors of transfers such as the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. As spring camp approaches, time for decisions continues to decrease."