Sung-Mun Song
| Sung-Mun Song | |
|---|---|
| Kiwoom Heroes – No. 24 | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: 29 August 1996 Seoul, South Korea | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| KBO debut | |
| May 6, 2015, for the Kiwoom Heroes | |
| KBO statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Batting average | .283 |
| Home runs | 80 |
| Runs batted in | 454 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Sung-Mun Song (born 29 August 1996) is a South Korean professional baseball third baseman for the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League. He debuted in the KBO League in 2015.
Career
Song debuted for the Heroes in 2015.[1] He did not become a regular for the Heroes until 2019, and missed the 2020 season and beginning of the 2021 season while fulfilling military service.[2] In 2024, Song was named an all-star for the first time as well as team captain.[3]
In August 2025, the Heroes signed Song to a six-year contract extension worth ₩12 billion.[2] He requested that the Heroes post him to Major League Baseball after the season[4] and the team agreed.[5]
On December 19, 2025, it was reported that Song had agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres.[6]
References
- ^ "U.S. agent says KBO star Song Sung-mun 'looks like a guy that belongs' in MLB". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. September 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "Heroes sign captain Song Sung-mun to 6-year extension - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. August 4, 2025.
- ^ Jee-ho, Yoo (July 17, 2024). "(Yonhap Interview) Maturity, sense of urgency, supportive wife: how KBO infielder is enjoying career year | Yonhap News Agency".
- ^ "Heroes infielder Song Sung-mun to ask to be posted for MLB teams - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. August 17, 2025.
- ^ https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251124010500315
- ^ "Sung-Mun Song Padres contract (source)". www.mlb.com. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)