Outfielder Mike Tuckman (34, Chicago Cubs), who played for the Hanwha Eagles in the KBO League in 2022, also saw his salary rise significantly after returning to the Major League.
Major League Baseball’s official website “MLB.com ” said on the 12th (Korean time) that Tuckman completed his new season’s salary contract for $1.95 million without going through the salary arbitration process. During the KBO League, he received a cap of $1 million (down payment of $300,000 and annual salary of $700,000), which is almost double that amount.
In the same year, Turkman started 144 games with Hanwha for a batting average of 289 with a batting average (166 hits in 575 times at bat), 12 homers, 43 RBIs, 64 walks, 104 strikeouts, 19 steals, and a slugging percentage of .366 OPS. He displayed good performance in offense and defense as a center fielder, but his slugging ability and decision-making ability were not as strong as foreign batters. Although the deal was renegotiated, Hanwha, which was looking for a big shot, chose Brian Ogredi, and Turkman unfortunately went back to the U.S.
Tuckman, who signed a minor league contract with the Cubs, entered the season with Triple-A Iowa, and was called up in mid-May when Cody Bellinger, the main center fielder, suffered a knee injury. Tuckman, who took the opportunity, quickly established himself as the first hitter, and did not miss out on the roster even after Bellinger returned from injury in mid-June. As Bellinger doubles as first baseman, Tuckman was given a certain chance to start in center field and finished the season in the big leagues 랭크카지노.
Tuckman, who had a batting average of 252 (85 starts) in 108 games (85 hits in 337) with eight home runs, 48 RBIs, 64 runs, 56 walks, 86 strikeouts and an on-base percentage of .363 with a .377 OPS.739 slugging percentage, saw his minimum annual salary jump from $720,000 to $1.95 million last year in a year.
With the team solidifying its foothold, the team deserves high expectations for its full-time season this year. However, no one can guarantee its starting position. If Bellinger who is on the free agent market remains, he will be pushed to the backup position. It is unlikely that Bellinger will serve as both first baseman and center fielder as he did last year. On Tuesday, the Cubs traded for right-hander Yancy Almonte and infielder Michael Bush to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a two-to-two trade, giving up left-hander Jackson Ferris and outfielder Zaire Hope.
Immediately, Bush will join the powerful bullpen Almonte. After making his big league debut with Dodgers last year, Bush had a batting average of 323 with 27 homers and 90 RBIs in 98 games with Triple-A (126 hits in 390 at-bats) and 1.049 OPS. Chances are high that he will move to Cubs and receive a full-time opportunity. He is capable of defense at first base, second base, third base and left field, but is not a player who is good in defense compared to his batting performance. Local media predict that Cubs will use Bush as first baseman.
Even if Bellinger leaves for another team, Tuckman has to compete in center field. This is because left-handed center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, born in 2002, is the most promising player in his team. Selected by the Cubs as the 19th overall pick in the first round in the 2020 draft, Tuckman joined the big league at the end of this season after going through double-A and triple-A last year.
He failed to report his first hit with no hit in 13 games and 14 at-bats, but is now recognized for his potential in offense and defense. It is highly likely that Tuckman will start the season in full swing from this year. CBS Sports also predicted that while Tuckman is likely to start the season as center fielder, his playing time could be reduced as Crow-Armstrong approaches.
