History of Hyeseong Kim in Timeline
Hyeseong Kim is a South Korean professional baseball player currently playing second base, shortstop, and center field for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. Before joining the Dodgers and making his MLB debut on May 3, 2025, Kim played in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes. Known as "The Comet", Kim is recognized for his exceptional speed on the field.
January 27, 1999: Hyeseong Kim's Birth
On January 27, 1999, Hyeseong Kim was born in South Korea.
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.
June 28, 2017: KBO Debut
On June 28, 2017, Hyeseong Kim made his KBO debut against the NC Dinos.
2017: KBO Draft
In 2017, Hyeseong Kim was drafted by the Nexen Heroes in the second round of the KBO league draft.
2018: Starter for the Heroes
In the 2018 season, Hyeseong Kim became a starter for the Heroes.
2019: Kiwoom Heroes Name Change
In 2019, the Heroes changed their name to the Kiwoom Heroes.
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.
January 3, 2025: Signed with Los Angeles Dodgers
On January 3, 2025, Hyeseong Kim signed a three-year 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.
2025: World Series Win
In 2025, Hyeseong Kim became the second Korean-born player to win a World Series, and the first position player to achieve this milestone.
March 22, 2026: Assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City
On March 22, 2026, the Dodgers announced that Hyeseong Kim would begin the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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