KIA, Kim Do-young, No salary adjustment... Prepare for a new season with exceptional treatment

KIA, Kim Do-young, No salary adjustment... Prepare for a new season with exceptional treatment

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The KIA Tigers are set to negotiate last season's MVP Kim Do-young's salary. The club is reportedly preparing for a treatment worthy of his historical performance.

As a result of KBO's closing of its 2025 salary arbitration application on the 10th, Kim Do-young did not apply for arbitration in anticipation of smooth negotiations with the club. "There is an internal consensus that MVP-level treatment is necessary," a KIA official said, expressing a positive position.안전놀이터

Kim Do-young recorded a batting average of 0.347, 38 homers, 109 RBIs, 143 points, and 40 steals in 141 games in the 2024 season, showing a strong performance of OPS 1.067. He broke a number of records, including 10 homers-10 steals, the youngest 30 homers-30 steals, and the youngest 100 points in the game, and won the regular season MVP and the Golden Glove in the third baseman category.

In addition, he garnered the attention of Major League scouts as he played in the Premier 12 with a batting average of 0.412, three homers, and 10 RBIs in five games. Kim Do-young is showing a strong will to advance overseas, and the club must fully recognize his value.

Currently, the highest annual salary for a professional player in his fourth year is KRW 390 million set by Lee Jung-hoo in 2020. As Kim Do-young's annual salary for the 2024 season was KRW 100 million, a significant increase is needed to break this record. Some are raising the possibility of exceeding KRW 500 million.

Kia needs proper compensation for Kim Do-young, who led the team to win last season's unified championship. While considering salary cap and other factors, the team plans to provide appropriate treatment that matches the player's contribution to bring out his performance in the next season.