| Player: Do Yeong Kim | |||||||||||
| Org: Kia Tigers | Country: South Korea | Position(s): 3B | |||||||||
| Height: 6′ | Weight: 187 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The 2024 season put Kim firmly on the radar as a high-end international offensive performer, pairing explosive bat speed with real power and speed impact. The right-handed swing has natural loft and quick hand clearance, allowing him to cover the entire plate and punish mistakes, particularly hanging breaking balls. There’s legitimate pull-side thump here, backed by whole-body explosiveness and twitchy athleticism, and the damage shows up loud when he’s on time. The operation is long and busy at times, which creates some exposure against premium velocity, and how the hit tool translates against MLB-quality pitching remains the central question. Defensively, he showed solid actions, with quick reactions, workable hands, and enough athleticism to handle the position when locked in. Consistency is still the separator, as injury track record with prior hamstring issues introduce volatility on both sides of the ball. The speed is real and plays underway, giving him added margin for error and prompting occasional talk of positional flexibility, though third base remains the most natural fit right now. Overall, it’s a high-ceiling but high risk foreign pro profile driven by power, speed, and bat speed, with the upside tied to health, swing efficiency, and how the offensive approach holds up against better arms. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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