Ha-Seong Kim
29-Year-Old
Free Agent
Out
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 4/16/2025
2024 Stats
AVG
.233
HR
11
RBI
47
R
60
SB
22
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Some saw Kim having a good year for a loaded San Diego lineup but we are not aware of anyone who projected him to be the third-best fantasy batter on the team over the course of the full season. Kim set a professional career-best with his 38 steals and also surfaced the power and run-scoring abilities the marketplace hoped for from him in 2022. He has increased his ability to accept walks in each of his three seasons with San Diego and his batting average has improved in kind. His batting average has room for improvement, and it must come from him improving his outputs against righties as he has been a below-average producer against righties (95 wRC+ last season) while excelling against southpaws (148 wRC+ last season.) The triple position eligibility is going to further push up his draft day price for fantasy managers whereas he was one of the more incredible fantasy bargains this time last year. Read Past Outlooks
Declines mutual option
Kim (shoulder) declined his $8 million mutual option for 2025 on Saturday and entered free agency, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Kim's decision to enter free agency was an expected one after he changed agents to be represented by the Boras Corporation in early October. The 29-year-old infielder slashed just .233/.330/.370 with 47 RBI across 470 plate appearances this season and is expected to miss the first month of the 2025 campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery Oct. 11, though he should still be a safe bet to attract a salary larger than the $8 million he passed on.
Kim's decision to enter free agency was an expected one after he changed agents to be represented by the Boras Corporation in early October. The 29-year-old infielder slashed just .233/.330/.370 with 47 RBI across 470 plate appearances this season and is expected to miss the first month of the 2025 campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery Oct. 11, though he should still be a safe bet to attract a salary larger than the $8 million he passed on.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+18%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+6%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .807 | 511 | 13 | 58 | .277 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .684 | 1167 | 26 | 108 | .238 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .732 | 132 | 3 | 12 | .248 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .688 | 338 | 8 | 35 | .228 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .896 | 191 | 8 | 28 | .302 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .682 | 435 | 9 | 32 | .241 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .765 | 188 | 2 | 18 | .270 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .681 | 394 | 9 | 41 | .243 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+12%
OPS on Road
2024
+18%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .680 | 814 | 18 | 64 | .236 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .760 | 864 | 21 | 102 | .263 | ||||
| 2024Home | .639 | 226 | 5 | 18 | .210 | ||||
| 2024Away | .757 | 244 | 6 | 29 | .255 | ||||
| 2023Home | .730 | 301 | 8 | 27 | .257 | ||||
| 2023Away | .766 | 325 | 9 | 33 | .264 | ||||
| 2022Home | .659 | 287 | 5 | 19 | .234 | ||||
| 2022Away | .754 | 295 | 6 | 40 | .268 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Ha-Seong Kim compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.75BB Rate
12.3%K Rate
16.4%BABIP
.261ISO
.136AVG
.233OBP
.330SLG
.370OPS
.700wOBA
.312Exit Velocity
87.9 mphHard Hit Rate
24.9%Barrels/PA
3.4%Expected BA
.245Expected SLG
.352Sprint Speed
24.0 ft/secGround Ball %
39.8%Line Drive %
17.6%Fly Ball %
42.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After looking overmatched the previous season, Kim settled in as the Padres regular shortstop, posting a 105 wRC+ while playing excellent defense. His biggest strides came against curveballs and sliders. In his rookie season, Kim fanned at a 35% clip against breaking pitches, but last season he lowered it to 17%. Kim fanned at a 19% rate both years facing fastballs. He doesn't hit the ball hard, but Kim puts it in play with a pull approach allowing him to take advantage of the shorter distances down the left field line in Petco Park. Kim was successful on 12 of 14 stolen base attempts. He's a candidate to run more as he further acclimated to MLB pitching. It's unclear where Kim will play, as the Padres have some moving parts, including the return of Fernando Tatis, who may move off shortstop. If Kim is a regular, he's mixed-league worthy, but be ready if he doesn't play as much as last season.
More Fantasy News
Hoping for mid-April return
Kim (shoulder) is hoping to be ready for game action by mid-April, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
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Undergoes surgery
Kim underwent labrum repair surgery on his right shoulder Thursday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
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Changes agents
Kim (shoulder) changed his agents to be represented by the Boras Corporation, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. He has an $8 million mutual option with the Padres this offseason.
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Will undergo shoulder surgery
Kim told reporters Saturday that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
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Shut down for season
The Padres pulled Kim (shoulder) off his recovery program Saturday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
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Could re-sign with Friars
According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, Padres president A.J. Preller indicated the door isn't closed on re-signing Kim, who is recovering from shoulder surgery.
ANALYSIS
The 29-year-old spent the first four years of his MLB career in San Diego after coming over from South Korea, and the Padres' decision not to extend him the $21.05 million qualifying offer doesn't necessarily signify an end to his time with the team. Kim is receiving a fair amount of interest in free agency, which isn't a major surprise since he's a reliable shortstop that will come much cheaper than the top-of-market options like Willy Adames. Kim could miss the start of 2025 while recovering from the surgery but isn't expected to miss a significant chunk of the season.
The 29-year-old spent the first four years of his MLB career in San Diego after coming over from South Korea, and the Padres' decision not to extend him the $21.05 million qualifying offer doesn't necessarily signify an end to his time with the team. Kim is receiving a fair amount of interest in free agency, which isn't a major surprise since he's a reliable shortstop that will come much cheaper than the top-of-market options like Willy Adames. Kim could miss the start of 2025 while recovering from the surgery but isn't expected to miss a significant chunk of the season.