“You’re playing second base today, you’re playing shortstop today, you’re playing third base today.”

“You’re at second base today, you’re at shortstop today, you’re at third base today, and he still makes plays.”

Kim Ha-seong, 29, of the San Diego Padres, started at shortstop in the No. 5 spot and went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs and one run scored in the 2024 Major League Baseball home exhibition game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Arizona, on Thursday (April 4).

One hit was a home run. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth inning and a 6-3 lead, Kim took a 3B1S pitch from Seattle right-hander Collin Snider over the wall in left-center field on a five-pitch at-bat. It was Kim’s first home run of the tournament.

In six games, Kim is 5-for-12 with a .417 batting average, one home run, three RBIs, two runs scored, two doubles and a 1.313 OPS. His defense has also been solid in his return to shortstop after a two-year absence. The best free agent shortstop in baseball. 100 million dollars is not enough. The season hasn’t even started yet, but it’s safe to say that a $100 million or even $200 million free agent contract isn’t out of the question. He’s not likely to stay in San Diego.

But San Diego manager Mike Shields didn’t just evaluate a play or two on the US Priority Wire ahead of the game. He gave a broad assessment of the player’s abilities and value. In a word, he praised him.

“I have no problem with Kim returning to shortstop. He showed high-level defense two years ago. The last two or three years, when he gets ground balls, that’s impressive in itself. He just goes out there and performs.”

The second baseman, shortstop, and third baseman are all among the league’s best defensively, and he’s quick and has a long bat. Even in the major leagues, which are full of baseball geniuses, you don’t see a 토토사이트 character like that very often. “You’re playing second base today, you’re playing shortstop today, you’re playing third base today, and he still makes plays. He’s a good defender. He’s a good defender. He’s intentional about what he’s doing at all the different spots.”

Sylt further praised Kim as a player who knows baseball. “In general, I think it helps when players have a clear idea of what their role is. Some players can compartmentalize things better than others,” he said.

Kim is that kind of player. “He’s a player who can adjust and play at a very high level no matter where he’s playing and no matter where he’s moved. He can play a certain position and know what it looks like every day, which is an advantage.” Kim is poised to surprise the major leagues once again.

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