Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung brought in a rival...'Super Utility' Kike Re-signs Agreement
Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung brought in a rival...'Super Utility' Kike Re-signs Agreement
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Kim Hye-sung, who was selected as a second baseman and utility man of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 season, greets the competitor.
Dodgers Nation quoted local sources on the 10th (Korea Standard Time) as saying, "Kike Hernandez has agreed to renew his contract with the Dodgers."
Hernandez qualified as a free agent after last season.
Hernandez urged the Dodgers to renew his contract in an interview after last year's World Series victory parade, saying, "I contribute to the team with more things than my performance shown."
When asked about the possibility of renewing his contract with Hernandez during a recent meeting with fans, general manager Brandon Gomes said, "Of course, we will not close the door to Kike."
"I think the most important thing is to make him and his family feel the right place. We will have such a conversation," he said.
Earlier, Andrew Friedman, president of baseball operations, also said, "Kike's door will never be closed."
Hernandez is a multiplayer who represents Major League Baseball. His main position is shortstop, but he can play second and third basemen. However, he mainly played center field and third basemen last season.
Hernandez was well-loved by Dodgers fans for his performance like Altona, who wore Dodgers uniforms from 2015 to 2020. Having a player like Hernandez on a limited roster was a big boost to the Dodgers.
In the meantime, the stock price went up. In 2021, the Boston Red Sox gave Hernandez a two-year, $14 million contract. Although he played in 48 games and batted just 0.230 in the previous season, the contract recognized Hernandez's utility ability.
Even after moving to Boston, Hernandez was active as a shortstop, second baseman, and center fielder. He became the first player in the Major League to play at the regular at-bat and posted a career high of 5.0 in his contribution to victory over substitute players. 바카라사이트
Hernandez wore the Dodgers uniform in July 2023 in a trade that included Nick Roberston and Justin Haygeunman. Ahead of last season, he signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Dodgers and led his team to a World Series championship. His postseason performance shone more than in the regular season, recording two hits and two runs from four times at bat in Game 5 of the World Series.
If Hernandez comes, he can be a direct competitor to Kim. The Dodgers has announced its plan to use Kim as a second baseman and utility man when it recruited Kim.
ESPN reporter Buster Only said, "Hernandez, the fan's favorite player, has a good personality in the locker room," adding, "He provides much more to the team than he does on the field."
"The season is too long. When you look at players from a fan's point of view and watch a game, if you think (always) there is a Little League intensity, that's not the case. This is their daily routine. They go through ups and downs just like we do. Some days they can be really in a slump," he said. "That's why it's important to have someone who energized the ballpark like Keke. The last spot on the roster should include the personality that's right for the spot."