Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres, who became the first Korean player ever to win the Major League Baseball (MLB) National League Utility Fielder category, Golden Glove Award, is posing at an official press conference held at Hotel Riviera in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 20th.
Ha-seong Kim (28, San Diego Padres) was recognized as one of the players who performed beyond expectations in 2023.
On the 25th (Korean time), MLB.com introduced eight players who did not receive attention before the season, but made their presence widely known starting from the 2023 season.
Ha-seong Kim was mentioned in fourth place. The media said, “In a crowded infield, Ha-seong Kim established himself as a starter in 2022 with smooth defense. However, with the addition of Xander Bogaerts in the offseason, it was not clear whether Ha-seong Kim would be able to play a big role in 2023,” he said, looking back on the situation at the beginning of the season.
He then gave a thumbs up to Ha-seong Kim’s performance, which was a career high, saying, “Ha-seong Kim became one of the most consistent players on an unstable team and won his first Gold Glove.”
In addition, attention was paid to the improved on-base percentage (0.351) compared to last year and the significant increase in stolen bases (12 → 38) by utilizing the new regulations.
At the same time, the media added, “Kim Ha-seong received MVP votes despite San Diego’s disappointing performance.”
Meanwhile, along with Ha-seong Kim, Kyle Braddish (Baltimore Orioles), JP Crawford (Seattle Mariners), Nolan Jones (Colorado Rockies), Jordan Montgomery (Texas Rangers), Lewis Robert (Chicago White Sox), Justin Steele (Chicago Cubs), and Bryson Stutt (Philadelphia Phillies) was selected as the player who performed better than expected in 2023. 카지노사이트