Will ‘Major Leaguer Military Academy’ produce another Big Leaguer?The posting deadline for Kiwoom He..
Will ‘Major Leaguer Military Academy’ produce another Big Leaguer?
The posting deadline for Kiwoom Heroes infielder Song Sung-moon is imminent. His posting, which began at 8 a.m. on November 22nd, will close at 5 p.m. on the 21st (7 a.m. on the 22nd in Korea).
According to MK Sports’ confirmation, the current atmosphere is reportedly leaning toward entering the Major League. “I think the news of the contract will come out soon,” a source said.
사진 확대 Where will Song Seong-moon go? Photo = MK Sports DB
Earlier, Jorge Castillo, a reporter specializing in the “ESPN” Major League, said, “At least five teams are interested.”
Song Sung-moon made his professional debut in 2015 and played 824 games in the KBO League, recording a batting average of 0.283 on-base percentage of 0.347 slugging percentage of 0.431.
It has grown rapidly since the 2024 season. In the 2025 season, he hit .315 on-base percentage of .387 slugging percentage of .530 26 home runs, 90 RBIs and 25 steals in 144 games. Along with the record for the most consecutive stolen bases in the KBO League history, he achieved his first 20 home runs and 20 steals.
사진 확대 The “2025 NAVER K-BASEBALL SERIES” warm-up match between South Korea and the Czech Republic was held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the afternoon of the 8th. In the bottom of the first inning, Song Sung-moon of the national team hits a timely first RBI and is on base with one out and third base. Photo (Gocheok Seoul) = Reporter Kim Young-gu
He won his first national flag in the WBSC Premier 12 in 2024 and hit a home run in a recent warm-up match against K-BASEBALL SERIES Japan.
If Song signs with a big league club, where will his destination be? I pointed out a strong destination.
사진 확대 Jake Cronenworth is beset by trade rumors. 사진=ⓒAFPBBNews = News1
San Diego Padres
It is one of the teams that showed interest in Song Sung-moon from the beginning. There is left-handed hitter Jake Cronenworth who can play first base, second base and shortstop, but trade rumors have been raised. Amid the team’s chaotic atmosphere, such as the recent push for the sale of the club, it is not spending much money on recruiting players. Song Sung-moon may be a big attraction to them, given that he is a left-handed hitter who can be recruited at a low price “compared to other FA players.” General manager AJ Prelor is not afraid to recruit players from Korea and Japan. He must be confident because he experienced Kim Ha-sung’s success.
Possibility: ★★★★
사진 확대 Will the Cubs be able to leave Matt Shaw at third base again next season? 사진=ⓒAFPBBNews = News1
Chicago Cubs
Matt Shaw, who made his major league debut last season and played as the main third baseman, showed decent productivity with a batting average of 0.226 on-base percentage of 0.295 slugging percentage of 0.394 in 126 games. On top of that, he also showed compliance with Defensive Runs Saved +12 and Outs Above Average -1 in defense. He was qualified as a main player. But the Cubs are still looking to upgrade to third base. Of course, Song Sung-moon will not be entrusted with the main third baseman. If recruited, he will aim to take over the infield backup by supplementing Shaw’s productivity, which was disappointing compared to the left-hander (0.250/0.808) with a batting average of 0.218 OPS 0.649.
Possibility: ★★★
사진 확대 San Francisco’s Casey Schmidt worked hard last season, but he is still looking to reinforce second base. 사진=ⓒAFPBBNews = News1
San Francisco Giants
Lee Jung-hoo, a teammate and San Francisco outfielder during his time at Kiwoom, said in an interview earlier, “I just asked (about Song Seong-moon) what kind of disposition the team scouts have and what their personalities are. Scouts will know more about baseball than I do. I answered well by asking that part,” he said, acknowledging that the club is interested in Song Sung-moon. One of San Francisco’s top goals right now is to reinforce second base. Tyler Fitzgerald and Casey Schmidt took second base last season, but something was missing. The second baseman’s batting average of 0.217 OPS of 0.616 and OPS of second basemen were the fourth worst in the major leagues. On top of that, the San Francisco infield has a lot of right-handedness. There are only right hitters on second base, shortstop, and third base. If left-handed hitter Song Sung-moon joins, he will be able to balance left and right.
Possibility: ★★★☆
사진 확대 The Angels have a gap in the infield as Luis Renjipo and others left for FA. 사진=ⓒAFPBBNews = News1
LA Angels
It was a team that competed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for Kim Hye-sung last offseason. The Angels, who won only 72 games last season, desperately need to upgrade their roster in every way. In particular, infielders such as Yoan Moncada and Luis Renjipo have left for FA need to reinforce their power. Here, Anthony Rendon will need someone to fill the hole in third base as he fell short of expectations. In addition, it is also necessary to consider the situation that the left-handed hitter among the current infielders is one first baseman, Nolan Shanuel. If Song Seong-moon goes to the Angels, it can be said that the door of opportunity is open to both second and third bases.
Possibility: ★★★☆
사진 확대 Athletics second basemen’s at-bat productivity was the worst in the major leagues last season. 사진=ⓒAFPBBNews = News1
Athletics
Team that recently reportedly offered Kim Ha-sung a four-year, $48 million contract. They are in a hurry to reinforce second base. Last season, the Athletics second baseman recorded an OPS of 0.550, the lowest in the major leagues. Song Seong-moon may be considered as a resource to add infield offense. The fact that the left and right balance is so out of balance that first baseman Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom are the only left-handed hitters among the current infielders could be enough motivation to move the team.
Possibility: ★★★★
[KIM JAE HO, MK Sports Reporter]
