LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed utility player Hyeseong Kim to a three-year contract worth $12.5 million, with a two-year club option for 2028 and 2029. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated catcher Diego Cartaya.
Hyeseong Kim:
- Age: 25
- Previous Experience: Spent the last eight seasons in the Korean Baseball League, with six seasons at the Kiwoom Heroes.
- 2024 Performance: Batting .326 with 11 homers, 30 stolen bases, and 75 RBI in 127 games.
- Career Stats at Kiwoom: Batting .309 with 32 homers, 280 stolen bases, and 339 RBI.
- Achievements: KBO stolen base leader in 2021 with 46 steals and 211 stolen bases from 2018 to 2024. Won three consecutive KBO Fielding Awards from 2021-2023, playing four different positions.
Background:
- Hometown: Goyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
- Professional Start: Began his career with Nexen in the KBO, playing 152 games over two seasons with five homers and 47 RBI.
International Success:
- 2022 Asian Games: Won Gold Medal for South Korea, hitting .292/.500/.370.
Kim’s versatility and impressive track record make him a valuable addition to the Dodgers roster.
