“Ha Sung Kim (28, San Diego Padres) is the most underrated player in baseball.”토스카지노
On June 6 (KST), The Big Lead, a local media outlet in the United States, highlighted Kim’s performance.
In his third year in the big leagues, Kim has excelled both offensively and defensively. In 83 games, he is batting .254 (68-for-268) with 10 home runs, 31 RBIs, 15 doubles and a .752 OPS.
While the team has some quality infielders in Manny Machado (31) and Xander Bogaerts (31), Kim’s consistency has helped to energize the lineup.Kim’s defense, which was solid enough to earn him the National League Gold Glove runner-up last year, is still there. This year, he leads the league in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), a key defensive metric, and leads all second basemen in Out Above Average (OAA).
The offense is coming alive, too. His batting average, slugging percentage, and on-base percentage are all improving over time. At this rate, he’s on pace to set career highs in home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases.”Kim is the most underrated player in baseball,” the publication said.”In the beginning of his career, he was a low-cost infield utility addition for four years, but two and a half years later, it wouldn’t be crazy to call him the most underrated player in the league.”
“His offense is nothing to write home about, but he’s gotten better every season. With the addition of Bogaerts, he moved to second base and became one of the best defenders in the game.”
While Kim is primarily a second baseman, he also plays shortstop, third base, and wherever else the team needs him. Despite his versatility, his steady defense has made him a front-runner for the National League’s Platinum Glove Award.
“He’s been phenomenal wherever manager Bob Melvin has put him,” the publication said. There’s no question he’s the front-runner for the National League’s Platinum Glove. San Diego has had several superstars struggle, but Kim has been a constant. “He’s been hitting for power, getting on base, and making key plays all season,” he said, praising a player who has more than paid for himself.