Ha-Seong Kim Reflects on Historically Difficult 2026 Season

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim completed a historically difficult 2026 season with the Atlanta Braves, posting a .116/.219/.140 slash line and a -1.2 fWAR across 51 games. After signing a one-year, $20 million deal, Kim suffered a torn tendon in his right middle finger from a spring slip, sidelining him for months and requiring a later IL stint for inflammation. Despite his struggles and negative defensive metrics, he delivered a memorable pinch-hit walk-off single against the Los Angeles Dodgers.