Valuing Song Sung-mun's versatility across multiple positions, the Padres' head coach uses the Dodgers as an example to illustrate his worth.

KBO's Kiwoom Heroes infielder Song Sung-mun signed with the San Diego Padres for four years and $15 million through the posting system after the season. Padres' manager Craig Stammen emphasized Song's multi-infield position skills, pointing out that winning teams possess such players, using the Dodgers' back-to-back championships as a reference.

At 29 years old, Song Sung-mun is a star third baseman in the KBO who can also cover second and first base. Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth can shift to first base, freeing up second base. When third baseman Manny Machado rests or serves as designated hitter, Song can take over third base; if shortstop Xander Bogaerts takes a break, Cronenworth might cover shortstop while Song holds down second base.

Additionally, Padres' general manager A.J. Preller and manager Stammen mentioned that Song might also try playing in the outfield. “Any player who offers versatility is highly valuable in the major leagues. Many teams that eventually reach and win the World Series have puzzle-piece players who can be flexibly deployed.”

Stammen further illustrated with the Dodgers as an example: “Last year, we saw how the Dodgers utilized Kiké Hernández, Miguel Rojas, and Tommy Edman by moving them around different positions. We believe he (Song Sung-mun) can do the same—whether at third base, second base, first base, or even the outfield.”