"There has been, and likely will be plenty more, talk about how the Atlanta Braves should handle shortstop for next season. Nick Allen had an elite glove, leading the league in many different defensive metrics across the season. However, his bat was so poor, it did not justify keeping him in the everyday lineup. Ha-Seong Kim came in and made a difference right away."
"His bat was not elite by any means, but his slash line of .253/.316/.368 was much better than Allen's .221/.284/.251. Kim is no slouch with his glove either. He has never ranked worse than the top 19.0 percent in Outs Above Average in his career. Kim has a player option for next season at $16MM. Based on his history and how he performed, it can be assumed that many fans would like to see him back."
Nick Allen provided elite defense, leading the league in several defensive metrics, but his offense (.221/.284/.251) was insufficient to justify everyday play. Ha-Seong Kim produced better offense (.253/.316/.368) while remaining a capable defender, consistently ranking among the top percentile in Outs Above Average. Kim holds a $16MM player option for next season and recently underwent major surgery, which may reduce market value. The shortstop free-agent market appears weak, potentially motivating Kim to test free agency as a top target, and prompting the Braves to consider an early offer rather than waiting.
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