Rumors: Cincinnati Reds Showing Interest in Korean Star

This would be a surprising offseason addition.

Greg Kuffner | Dec 31, 2024

Mr. Redlegs entertains the crowd before the first inning of the MLB National League Game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Pirates led 1-0 after four innings. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Reds are rumored to be interested in KBO infielder Hye Seong Kim. Kim is considered to be a great defender and won a gold glove at second base last season.

He has slashed .304/.364/.403 over his career in the KBO. In 2024, he hit .326 with an OPS of .841. He also had great speed in which he showed off with his 30 stolen bases last season. The KBO is the highest level of Korean baseball.

The Mariners, Angels, Padres, and Blue Jays are the other four teams rumored to be interested in Kim.

It's unclear if the Reds are truly interested in him, but it would be an intriguing offseason addition.

Kim has to make a decision by Friday, so we should find out more information later this week.

Hyeseong Kim is considered an elite defender, having won a Gold Glove at 2B last season.

Career .304/.364/.403 hitter in the KBO including .335/.396/.446 and .326/.383/.458 the last two seasons. It’s more of a contact over power approach as evidenced by a .099 career ISO. https://t.co/MQ0h1CCqhn
— OnBaseMachine (@RedsFan_Brandon) December 31, 2024