Sung-Mun Song

Sung-Mun Song
Kiwoom Heroes – No. 24
Infielder
Born: (1996-08-29) 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 runs80
Runs batted in454
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

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

  1. ^ "U.S. agent says KBO star Song Sung-mun 'looks like a guy that belongs' in MLB". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. September 4, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Heroes sign captain Song Sung-mun to 6-year extension - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. August 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Jee-ho, Yoo (July 17, 2024). "(Yonhap Interview) Maturity, sense of urgency, supportive wife: how KBO infielder is enjoying career year | Yonhap News Agency".
  4. ^ "Heroes infielder Song Sung-mun to ask to be posted for MLB teams - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. August 17, 2025.
  5. ^ https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251124010500315
  6. ^ "Sung-Mun Song Padres contract (source)". www.mlb.com. Retrieved 2025-12-19.