FA Kim Sun-bin Re-signs with KIA Tigers... Up to 4 Years, 4 Billion Won

Sports Chosun Report

KIA Tigers' player Kim Sun-bin (31) / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Free agent (FA) Kim Seon-bin (31) has reportedly re-signed with his original team, the KIA Tigers.

On the 14th, Sports Chosun reported that Kim Seon-bin signed a contract on the 13th for a maximum of 4 years and 4 billion KRW offered by KIA.

According to Star News, KIA General Manager Jo Gye-hyeon stated, "It is true that we agreed on the contract terms with Seon-bin last night. However, the official signing is scheduled to take place today at the club office."

KIA entered negotiations with a strategy to retain both FA players An Chi-hong and Kim Seon-bin during this offseason. However, after An Chi-hong transferred to Lotte on a 2+2 opt-out contract on the 6th, KIA could not afford to lose Kim Seon-bin.

Accordingly, General Manager Jo personally took part in the negotiation table and is known to have led the talks with Kim Seon-bin.

Both sides exchanged positive signals during negotiations on the 7th, and later, General Manager Jo met with Kim Seon-bin’s side to present contract terms, leading to the agreement.

Although An Chi-hong left, KIA, with Kim Seon-bin remaining, will be able to minimize the loss of strength for the next season. This is because Kim Seon-bin’s versatility in defense is emphasized by newly appointed manager Matt Williams.

Kim Seon-bin joined KIA in 2008 and contributed to KIA’s two overall championships in 2009 and 2017.

He has played as KIA’s shortstop for the past 10 years and led the KBO regular season batting average in 2017 with a .370 average. Over 11 seasons, he has recorded a career batting average of .300, 973 hits, 23 home runs, 351 RBIs, and 132 stolen bases.

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