A reference point for the maximum contract value for Kim Ha-sung (29, FA) came out. Bleacher Report selected players who can sign $100 million FA contracts in the 2024-2025 FA market on the 18th (Korea time). Kim Ha-sung said he is a candidate to sign a $100 million contract.메이저사이트

And Bleacher Report specifically forecast the price of big fish. Willy Adames (29), the biggest shortstop in the FA, is expected to sign a six-year, 144 million-dollar contract. His team did not expect it.

In 161 games this season, Adames had 153 hits in 610 at-bats for a batting average of 0.251 with 32 homers, 112 RBIs and a slugging percentage of 0.462 with an on-base percentage of 0.331 OPS of 0.793. He displayed strong performance by ranking eighth in homers and second in RBIs in the National League. He has hit 150 homers for seven years since his debut, showing strong batting performance. Although his defense capability is slightly inferior to that of Kim Ha-sung in the FA shortstop market, it is certain that he is evaluated higher than that of Kim Ha-sung.

"Adames is a solid best shortstop option for teams looking to upgrade this position this winter, with eight shortstop currently looking to sign about $100 million, and after a lull last winter," Blitzer Report said. "He has set career highs in hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, runs and stolen bases."

Blitzer Report continued, "Adames is the same age as Trevor Story (32, Boston Red Sox) when he signed a six-year, $140 million FA contract (30 years old at the time of the 2022 season), and several years after his contract, Adames may aim to slightly exceed that amount."

Based on this, Bleacher Report predicted that Adames will win about $144 million for six years. The annual average is $24 million. In other words, it can be inferred that even if Kim Ha-sung signs a long-term contract in the FA market, it is difficult to be higher than this level.

Kim Ha-sung recently underwent shoulder surgery. He is expected to return from mid-April to May next year. Various contract scenarios are discussed, including the possibility of offering and accepting a qualifying offer for the San Diego Padres and the possibility of a short-term contract for a high AAV. If a large contract of more than 4 to 5 years is possible, we can expect a contract around $100 million. It is unlikely that Kim Ha-sung will receive more total money than Adames. At this point, there is some uncertainty.