Kim Ha-sung of the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) was evaluated as the best player among free agents.
MLB.COM introduced the most capable FA hitter in each category based on five criteria (five tools) on the 27th. The “five tools” are commonly used to identify a player’s ability in baseball, and refer to strength, main focus, defense, and throwing, including contact, which is the ability to hit the ball.
Among them, Kim Ha-sung was especially recognized as the main player. 꽁머니.COM said, “Not many players in the FA market have speed,” adding, “Kim Ha-sung excels in the main player and has the ability to utilize the main player in the game.” “Kim Ha-sung successfully stole 22 bases this year by utilizing the main player, and last year he stole 38 bases at 28.5 feet per second (8.69 meters) last year,” it added. “Kim Ha-sung has recorded 60 stolen bases at 28.4 feet per second (8.66 meters) over the past two years.”
Meanwhile, Kim Ha-sung, who injured his shoulder during a game against the Colorado Rockies in August and went to the operating table in October, is striving for rehabilitation with the goal of returning in April or May next year.