Kim Ha-sung (29) and Kim Hye-sung (25) are drawing keen attention in the Major League (MLB) stove league. While rumors are still rampant, the future of the first-ranked players in each position is expected to have a significant impact on their moves.메이저사이트

MLB.COM, the official website of MLB, introduced players who are receiving the most attention by position, saying, "Who is the best FA (free agent) in each position?" on the 24th (Korea time).

As is well known, Willy Adames (29) is the biggest shortstop. If Kim Ha-sung is drawing keen attention as a "defensive shortstop," Adames' strength is by far his offensiveness. Notably, he had a career-high season with 32 homers and 112 RBIs this season, and has emerged as the best shortstop who can influence the market.

MLB.COM said, "There is no debate about the number one hitter. Adames is a clear No. 1 FA in that position," adding, "The 29-year-old hit .251 with 32 homers, 112 RBIs, 21 steals, 0.331 with a slugging percentage and 0.462 last season, and his Outs Above Average (OAA) fell to just one, but he recorded 26 OAA from 2022 to 2023."

He evaluated that he is a player who can be fierce in both offense and defense due to his high point of attack and defense.

Among second basemen, Gleyber Torres (28) is drawing the most attention. MLB.COM said, "Like catcher, there are few second basemen this offseason. Torres did not have a good year. He only hit .257 with 15 homers, 0.330 on-base percentage and 0.378 on-base percentage in 154 games," adding, "He is 28 years old and has been an All-Star twice. Changes in the environment can help Torres find form that he showed in his early career."

What attracts attention is that as an alternative to them, shortstop Kim Ha-sung and second baseman Kim Hye-sung were mentioned first on the "best of the rest" list. Kim Ha-sung is the second-ranked player without disagreement among shortstop, and Kim Hye-sung, who is affordable at a time when there is no proper resource, is also enough to be classified as the second-ranked player.

Articles about the destination that Kim Ha-sung and Kim Hye-sung are expected to head to are pouring in from the region. However, if the first-ranked players' future is confirmed, the recruitment competition is likely to begin in earnest. This is because in the transfer market, when the future of big name players is decided, those who cannot take them and are on fire tend to rush more actively to the next-ranked players.

In that case, the terms and conditions of the contract with the club that wants Kim Ha-sung and Kim Hye-sung will also be specified, and competition is likely to begin in earnest. Kim Hye-sung will try to enter the U.S. through the posting system, but will have the opportunity to freely negotiate with all clubs for a month after applying for posting. Although she will go through posting, her value could soar further if Torres' future is decided first after going through a negotiation process similar to her FA qualification.