Feb 3, 2025 · Was enjoying a quiet Sunday morning reading the Tampa Bay Times when I came across this phrase in a Marc Topkin analysis of Ha-Seong Kim’s two-year, $29 million deal with the Rays:

Feb 4, 2025 · The Rays knew Ha-Seong Kim was a really talented player. Highlight clips from games during his four-year stint with the Padres made that easy to see.

In his third Major League season, notched career marks in average (.260), OBP (.351), SLG (.398), OPS (.749), games (152), runs (84), hits (140), home runs (17), RBI (60), walks (75) and stolen bases (38)…his .351 OBP also ranked 6th among NL infielders...Became the first Padre since Fernando Tatis Jr. (2021) to collect 20+XBH and 20+SB in a ...

Ha-seong Kim (Korean: 김하성; born October 17, 1995) is a South Korean professional baseball infielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres, and in the KBO League for the Nexen Heroes.. Kim was drafted 41st overall by the Heroes in the 2014 KBO League Draft. He made his KBO debut with the Heroes in May 2014 and won ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The Rays officially announced the signing of Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year free agent deal. The Boras Corporation client is reportedly guaranteed $29MM and can opt out after the first season.

Feb 4, 2025 · Ha-Seong Kim was in a tough spot, heading into what was expected to be lucrative free agency with his right shoulder in a sling following October surgery to repair a torn labrum.

Feb 4, 2025 · TAMPA, Fla. -- The offseason began with a great deal of uncertainty for both Ha-Seong Kim and the Rays. Kim entered free agency while recovering from surgery on his right shoulder, a procedure that will leave him unavailable for Opening Day and created some questions about his level of performance

Feb 3, 2025 · Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $29 million, two-year contract. Kim, who played his first four seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres and won a Gold Glove in 2023, will be paid $13 million this year.

Jan 30, 2025 · Kim Ha-seong, a South Korean baseball star, has found a new home, signing a two-year, $29 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball (MLB) free agency. According to ESPN and MLB.com on Jan. 30, the deal includes salaries of $13 million for 2025 and $16 million for 2026, with an additional $2 million in incentives.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms with free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim on a two-year contract worth $29 million, ESPN reports.The contract includes an opt-out after the first year, which ...