The Offseason Monitor: Atlanta reunites with Ha-Seong Kim
A steady bat in a lineup that values everyday players
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Ha-Seong Kim’s 2025 season was a grind. Between trips to the IL and inconsistent usage, it took a while before anything clicked — and when it finally did in Atlanta, it mainly came against lefties.
Now, Kim is officially back with the Braves, and while this isn’t some massive upside play, it does matter. Atlanta tends to let their guys play, and assuming Kim can stay on the field, he should finally get the everyday runway that’s been missing from his fantasy profile the past few seasons.
The Power Isn’t Loud — But It’s Enough
Kim is never going to be confused for a middle-of-the-order masher, but the quality of contact is better than the surface numbers suggest.
That EV90 sits right where it needs to be for Kim’s fantasy profile. It’s not elite, but it’s perfectly acceptable for a middle infielder whose value comes from volume, speed, and across-the-board contributions.
Kim’s barrel totals won’t jump off the page, but the underlying data shows efficiency when he does get into one.
This isn’t about projecting a power breakout — it’s about confirming that when Kim lifts the ball, he’s capable of doing damage. That’s enough to support double-digit home runs in a strong lineup context.
Kim’s plate discipline and contact ability align well with the Braves’ offensive identity:
Zone Contact: 94.4%
Overall Contact: 89.1%
Chase Rate: 19.2%
He puts the ball in play, doesn’t chase excessively, and keeps innings alive — traits Atlanta consistently values. That approach also helps stabilize batting average and run production in fantasy formats.
Fantasy Outlook
Ha-Seong Kim isn’t flashy — and that’s exactly why he’s being undervalued.
In Atlanta, he projects as:
An everyday player (as long as he is healthy)
A stable MI option
A contributor across multiple categories
He won’t win your league by himself, but he won’t hurt you either if healthy.
He is currently going around shortstop 27 in NFBC drafts. An interesting edge is the unproven risks going in front of Kim. There is no guarantee that Griffin, McGonigle, or Wetherholt will break camp with the big league team. MLB service time manipulation is going to factor into these guys getting called up. Drafting one of these players could be detrimental to your team if they are not called up until June. Ha-Seong Kim at ADP 270ish is an excellent value for the production he can provide - as long as he is healthy.
Final Verdict:
Kim’s fantasy value gets a quiet bump in Atlanta. The role, lineup philosophy, and underlying contact metrics make him a steady, reliable target at his current ADP — especially for managers who prefer production over hype.
Up To Date MLB DW Projection:
550 PA, 58 R, 13 HR, 57 RBI, 25 SB, .245/.330/.381