The Texas Rangers have announced the addition of versatile international player Seong-Jun Kim, finalized this Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kim, a talented two-way player, excels both in the field and on the mound. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 185 pounds, this right-handed shortstop and pitcher promises a bright future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently a student at Gwangju Jeil High School, where he will graduate in January of next year, Kim was recognized as the high school player of the year in Korea in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His pitching ability is impressive, reaching 95 mph. In addition to his pitching prowess, Kim has proven his worth as a position player, primarily at the shortstop position. In the current season, he exhibits a batting average of .333 and an OPS of 1.015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kim joins a list of prominent players from his high school who have been recruited by Major League teams, including Byung-Hyun Kim, Hee-Seop Choi, Jae Weong Seo, and Jung Ho Kang.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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