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Tigers agree to $600,000 deal with Korean shortstop Nam Hyun-woo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Tigers agree to $600,000 deal with Korean shortstop Nam Hyun-woo
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The Detroit Tigers have reportedly reached an agreement with 18-year-old shortstop Nam Hyun-woo, who declined the KBO draft to pursue a career in Major League Baseball. The deal is valued at $600,000, and the Tigers will also provide support for his relocation expenses, including an interpreter and housing. Nam, who boasts an impressive high school batting average of.345 in Korea, expressed his desire to develop at shortstop with the Tigers, as he might not have had that opportunity in South Korea. While reports confirm negotiations, the Tigers have yet to officially announce the signing or its details.

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  • •Nam Hyun-woo turned down the KBO draft for a MLB career.
  • •The Tigers' deal includes support for interpreter and housing.
  • •Nam had a.345 batting average in high school in Korea.
  • •He aims to play shortstop and develop within the Tigers' system.
  • •The official announcement of the signing is still pending.
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  • 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Tigers Have $600,000 Deal With Korean Shortstop
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The Tigers have a reported deal with an 18-year-old Korean shortstop who turned down the KBO draft. #Tigers

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