“Kim Ha-sung, buy a $28,000 bag at a luxury store and get in trouble by your sister.” Old colleague’s disclosure

It is common for Major League Baseball players with millions of dollars in annual salaries to purchase luxury goods.

The same goes for San Diego Padres infielder Kim Ha-sung. His old colleague told an old story about Kim Ha-sung’s luxury purchase.

Retired player Eric Hosmer introduced an anecdote from his away trip to New York when he was in San Diego on the 20th (Korea time) on the podcast “Diggin Deep” with Peter Moyran, a former big league pitcher..

The Padres’ squad visited a Louis Vuitton store in New York under the leadership of the team’s main third baseman Manny Machado ahead of an away game against the New York Mets.
Machado was Louis Vuitton’s main customer, and Louis Vuitton specifically closed the store to outsiders for him, welcoming only Machado and the Padres squad as customers.

According to Hosmer, Kim Ha-sung purchased a $28,000 satchel bag on the spot. “It was a black bag made of crocodile skin,” Hosmer explained.

In particular, teams that do not have many opportunities to go to New York often find time to shop in New York. It is easy to see spouses who do not usually join the expedition to New York.

Kim Ha-sung and other San Diego players also enjoyed their once-a-year expedition to New York.

However, not everyone welcomed Kim Ha-sung’s choice.

“After arriving at the stadium, Kim Ha-sung’s older sister came and scolded him, ‘What the hell are you doing?’ and ‘Are you going to buy a bag so expensive?’ and Kim Ha-sung couldn’t answer properly,” Hosmer said, introducing what happened at the time. 여우알바

Kim signed a four-year, $28 million contract with the San Diego Padres ahead of the 2021 season. He will earn an annual salary of $8 million in the 2024 season.

There is a $7 million option attached by mutual agreement for the 2025 season, and if he refuses, he will be on the FA market with a $2 million buyout.

He is currently considered a top shortstop in the FA market along with Willie Adames of Milwaukee. He is expected to be able to sign on far better terms than his current contract.