"While Japanese players Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto have higher profiles, Song could end up being the better fit for the Dodgers. "The posting fees for Murakami and Okamoto are too high. In contrast, Song Sung-mun's posting value is approximately 12.5 million dollars (approximately 19.5 billion Korean won), just one-tenth of Murakami's level." It added, "Former Kiwoom teammate Kim Ha-seong has actively encouraged Song Sung-mun to pursue a Major League challenge, and the Dodgers are likely to approach him through Kim Ha-seong.""
"For his ballclub Kiwoom in the KBO this past year, Song hit .315 with 26 homers and 90 runs batted in. This included a .917 OPS and 37 doubles. Song also struck out only 96 times in 646 plate appearances. The infielder has seen time at third base, first base, and second base. A left-handed hitter, he'd offer some better balance to what's been a right-handed-heavy group over the last few years."
With Max Muncy in his mid-30s and one year left on his contract, the Dodgers will likely need a third baseman soon. The Chosun Daily reported that the Dodgers are considering Korean infielder Sung-Mun Song as a potential addition. Murakami and Okamoto carry much higher posting fees, while Song's posting value is about $12.5 million, roughly one-tenth of Murakami's. Former Kiwoom teammate Kim Ha-seong has encouraged Song to pursue MLB and may facilitate contact. Song, 29, hit .315 with 26 homers, 90 RBIs, a .917 OPS and 37 doubles while striking out 96 times in 646 plate appearances. He has played third, first and second base and bats left-handed, offering lineup balance.
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