Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim agrees to 2-year, $7M contract with Orioles, report says

Alec Brzezinski

Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim agrees to 2-year, $7M contract with Orioles, report says image

The Orioles added a left-handed bat Wednesday when they agreed to a contract with Korean free-agent outfielder Hyun-soo Kim.

According to The Baltimore Sun, the deal is for two years and $7 million and is pending a physical.

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Kim, 27, hit .326 with a .438 on-base percentage, 28 home runs and 128 RBIs in 141 games last season in the Korean Baseball Organization. He also walked 101 times with just 63 strikeouts. For his career, he has more walks (597) than strikeouts (501).

He will likely compete for a starting spot in left field, which is currently held by Nolan Reimold. He also could see time at first base, where Mark Trumbo is listed as the starter.

Alec Brzezinski