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Hyeseong Kim

Hyeseong Kim is a South Korean professional baseball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers of MLB as a second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder. Before joining the Dodgers, he played in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes. He made his MLB debut on May 3, 2025.


January 27, 1999: Hyeseong Kim's Birth

On January 27, 1999, Hyeseong Kim was born in South Korea. He is a professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder.

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2016: Lee Young-min Batting Award

In 2016, Hyeseong Kim received the Lee Young-min Batting Award, which is given to the top-hitting high school player in South Korea.

2017: KBO League Debut

In 2017, Hyeseong Kim joined the Nexen Heroes of the KBO League.

2019: Team Name Change

In 2019, the Nexen Heroes became the Kiwoom Heroes.

2020: 2020 Summer Olympics

In 2020, Hyeseong Kim played for the South Korea national baseball team at the Summer Olympics.

2022: 2022 Asian Games

In 2022, Hyeseong Kim participated in six baseball games during the Asian Games, achieving a batting average of .292/.500/.370 in 18 at-bats, and secured a gold medal for South Korea.

2023: 2023 World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Hyeseong Kim played for the South Korea national baseball team at the World Baseball Classic.

December 4, 2024: Posted to MLB

On December 4, 2024, the Kiwoom Heroes posted Hyeseong Kim to Major League Baseball (MLB) as a free agent.

2024: End of KBO League Career

In 2024, Hyeseong Kim finished his career with the KBO League.

January 3, 2025: Signed with Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 3, 2025, Hyeseong Kim signed a three-year, $12.5 million guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.

May 3, 2025: MLB Debut

On May 3, 2025, Hyeseong Kim made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers.