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Padres Sign KBO Star Sung-Mun Song for $13M

12/19/2025

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  • The San Diego Padres signed South Korean infielder Sung-Mun Song to a three-year, $13 million contract, pending a physical.
  • He posted a .315 batting average with 26 home runs and 25 stolen bases in 2025 in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).
  • His strong two-season performance drew comparisons to Ha-Seong Kim.
  • Some see Song as a potential utility player, while others expect a starting role ahead of the Padres' 2026 season.