You hear about Ohtani deferring 98% of this salary, reaching out to players like Glassnow, making effort to speak in Korean to a rookie, doing everything he can to contribute off the field to build a winning team. Like how Kobe reached out to him to try to get him to sign with Dodgers, didn't work but he tried.
Dodgers were the first team to call after posting. Hyesong wanted the number 3 jersey but had to settle for 6. The dude really takes care of his body and is really excited to start spring training.
For reference in 2015, the year before he jumped from the KBO to MLB, Hyun Soo Kim, a LHed LFer, slugged 28HRs with 121RBIs and a 0.979 OPS. Kim, who the Orioles signed for two years in 2016 and had a terrible Spring Training which ultimately led to a refusal to a minor league demotion, had a slash line of 0.302 / 0.382 / 0.420 in 305ABs. His first season turned out to be best season while the following season his OPS dipped to under 0.600. He hit 6HRs in 2016 and 1HR in 2017. He returned to the KBO in 2018 where he hit 20HRs. I hope Hyesong Kim works out for the Dodgers and I know this is just one example, but there is clearly a difference in the level of talent across leagues.
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Great to see this guy on again, his first interview was fantastic.
Just a note, RIP Bob Uecker. :( "Juuuust a bit outside" will live forever.
You hear about Ohtani deferring 98% of this salary, reaching out to players like Glassnow, making effort to speak in Korean to a rookie, doing everything he can to contribute off the field to build a winning team. Like how Kobe reached out to him to try to get him to sign with Dodgers, didn't work but he tried.
From what I've seen of Kim, his work ethic will fit right in with the Dodgers, and he will not let himself fail.
Appreciate these interviews. Lots of fun insights here.
thanks for watching!
Dodgers were the first team to call after posting. Hyesong wanted the number 3 jersey but had to settle for 6. The dude really takes care of his body and is really excited to start spring training.
Jeeho Yoo has wonderful insight on the Korean baseball market. Korean Jeff Passan!! Haha
Jeeho is a fantastic guest addition. Very informative and intelligent. GO DODGERS!!!
Still champs! 🎉
For reference in 2015, the year before he jumped from the KBO to MLB, Hyun Soo Kim, a LHed LFer, slugged 28HRs with 121RBIs and a 0.979 OPS. Kim, who the Orioles signed for two years in 2016 and had a terrible Spring Training which ultimately led to a refusal to a minor league demotion, had a slash line of 0.302 / 0.382 / 0.420 in 305ABs. His first season turned out to be best season while the following season his OPS dipped to under 0.600. He hit 6HRs in 2016 and 1HR in 2017.
He returned to the KBO in 2018 where he hit 20HRs. I hope Hyesong Kim works out for the Dodgers and I know this is just one example, but there is clearly a difference in the level of talent across leagues.
Great interview, learned a lot about this situation and Hyeseong Kim.
Enlightening interview, Jeff! Spring training is going to be fun, watching Kim (and hopefully Sasaki).
First! 🎉