MLB.com predicted the lineup of the top 10 teams this year. Kim Ha-seong was expected to play second base and be placed in the 7th batting order.
On the 24th (hereinafter Korean time), MLB.com compiled the expected lineup for this year for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, LA Dodgers, and Cleveland Guardians.
San Diego infielder Kim Ha-seong was placed at number 7. MLB.com lists the San Diego starting lineup as Fernando Tatis Jr. (right fielder) Juan Soto (left fielder) Manny Machado (third baseman) Zander Bogaerts (shortstop) Jake Cronenworth (first baseman) Matt Carpenter (designated hitter) Ha-seong Kim (second baseman). Austin Nola (catcher) and Trent Grisham (center fielder) were predicted to be packed in that order.
Kim Ha-seong forms a ‘keystone’ with Bogatz, a free agent transfer student. In addition, Tatis Jr., who returns after being suspended from business trips for taking prohibited drugs, takes on the task of being the team’s ‘top hitter’. 온라인카지노
The San Diego batting line is evaluated to be stronger than last year. It is because of Bogatz, who was recruited in the free agency market, and Tatis Jr., who is returning after being disciplined.
Bogatz has been active in Boston since his big league debut in 2013, and after the end of the 2022 season, he obtained FA qualification and wore a San Diego uniform. Until last year, he is a top infielder in the major leagues with a batting average of .292, 156 homers, 683 RBIs, a slugging percentage of .458 and an on-base percentage of .356 in 1264 games.
In addition, Tatis Jr., who prepared to return this season, debuted in 2019 and recorded a batting average of .292, 81 home runs and 195 RBIs in 273 games for three seasons until 2021. He hit 42 home runs in the 2021 season.
Bogarts is a five-time American League Silver Slugger winner, and Tatis Jr. is a two-time National League Silver Slugger winner. It is expected that the power of San Diego’s other line will become stronger with their joining.