Kim Hye-sung can't let go of the tension..."KIM's No. 1 alternative if he doesn't get used to it." 34-year-old Super Utility Loved by Dodgers Fans, L.A. Remains
Kim Hye-sung can't let go of the tension..."KIM's No. 1 alternative if he doesn't get used to it." 34-year-old Super Utility Loved by Dodgers Fans, L.A. Remains
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Los Angeles Dodgers fans' favorite player, super utility infielder Kiké Hernandez, will stay with the Dodgers.
Multiple media outlets in the U.S., including MLB.com and The Athletic, said Tuesday (Korea time) that Hernandez has agreed to return to the Dodgers. He is waiting for a physical. According to USA Today, his contract lasts for one year.
Hernandez was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2009 with No. 191 in the sixth round. After playing for the Houston and Miami Marlins, Hernandez joined the Dodgers ahead of the 2015 season. He added strength to the Dodgers as he moved to different positions. In the 2018 season, he played in 145 games, recording 103 hits, 21 homers, 52 RBIs, 67 runs and a batting average of 0.256, hitting his first 100 hits and 20 home runs or more.
He left the Dodgers after the 2020 season, but returned to the Dodgers after a trade in July of the 2023 season. Last season, Hernandez appeared in 126 games and contributed to the Dodgers' World Series victory by playing 83 hits, 12 homers, 42 RBIs, 44 runs and a batting average of 0.229. He played 15 hits, two homers, six RBIs, 11 runs and a batting average of 0.294 in 14 games on the postseason stage. He has 830 hits and 120 homers in 11 seasons in the Major League.
After the 2024 season, he came to the FA market. The player himself hoped to stay with the Dodgers and hoped that his teammates and fans would stay with the team, but no news was heard. However, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes and Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said negotiations with him were not over, saying, "Kike's door will never close," but the news of the contract finally came out. Hernandez has been linked to the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians.
MLB.com said, "An 11-year veteran and a true utility player, Hernandez is a player who can add depth to the bench and provide defensive diversity. Although he has lost some offense due to recent injuries, his OPS .654 in the 2024 season is the highest since his .786 record in Boston in the 2021 season," adding, "He is also versatile in defense. He played 18 games for first baseman, 10 games for second baseman, 71 games for third baseman, 9 games for shortstop, 15 games for left fielder, and 11 games for center fielder."
"Maybe the biggest attraction is the performance we showed in October. We have 15 home runs and an OPS of .874 in the postseason, and we are hot with seven home runs and an OPS of 1.008 in the postseason since 2021," he added.
With Hernandez remaining, the competition for second base is expected to intensify again. Kim still cannot let go of the tension. Kim signed a three-plus-year, maximum 22 million U.S. dollars contract with the Dodgers through posting after the end of the 2024 season. He has become one of the best infielders in 953 games in the KBO, posting 1,043 hits, 37 homers, 386 RBIs, 591 runs, 211 steals and a batting average of 0.304.
온라인카지노 "The Dodgers signed Kim in the offseason. If they can't replace Gavin Lux, who sent him to the Cincinnati Reds in January, they have the option to send him to the minors," Newsweek said. "If Kim needs some time to adjust, Hernandez will likely be the first player to replace him. Otherwise, he is expected to compete with Chris Taylor for the utility role."