Sung-mun Song
| Sung-mun Song | |
|---|---|
Song with the Kiwoom Heroes | |
| San Diego Padres – No. 24 | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: 29 August 1996 Seoul, South Korea | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| KBO: May 6, 2015, for the Nexen Heroes | |
| MLB: April 26, 2026, for the San Diego Padres | |
| KBO statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Batting average | .283 |
| Home runs | 80 |
| Runs batted in | 454 |
| MLB statistics (through June 21, 2026) | |
| Batting average | .200 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 5 |
| 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 San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in the KBO League for the Nexen / Kiwoom Heroes from 2015 to 2025 and joined the Padres in 2026.
Career
Nexen / Kiwoom Heroes
Song debuted for the Nexen 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]
On August 4, 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]
San Diego Padres
On December 22, 2025, Song signed a four-year, $15 million contract with the San Diego Padres of MLB. The team will also pay for an interpreter and roundtrip tickets from South Korea. Song will receive an additional $1 million signing bonus in two installments.[5]
Song began the 2026 season on the injured list due to a strained oblique muscle.[6] He was activated and optioned to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas on April 16.[7] Song made his MLB debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 26 during the MLB Mexico City Series.[8]
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. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ "Heroes infielder Song Sung-mun to ask to be posted for MLB teams - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. August 17, 2025.
- ^ Blum, Ronald (2025-12-21). "South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song and Padres finalize a $15 million, 4-year contract". Associated Press. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ Cassavell, AJ (March 22, 2026). "Song to start season on IL, not expected to miss extended time". MLB.com. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ McDonald, Darragh (April 16, 2026). "Padres Option Sung-Mun Song". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ^ "Padres call up Song as 27th man for Mexico City Series". MLB.com. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)