Kim’s Struggles Test Braves’ Shortstop Investment | MLB News

Ha-Seong Kim’s $20M one-year deal is crumbling under the weight of historic offensive collapse—his stats rank among the worst in MLB for players with 80+ plate appearances, including last in isolated power, batting average, and slugging, with a staggering -29 wRC+. Despite this, the Braves aren’t in the worst shortstop spot; four other teams are worse, underscoring the brutal talent shortage at the position—and why Atlanta gambled big, hoping Kim would be a bridge to the future.

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