History of Hyeseong Kim in Timeline

Hyeseong Kim is a South Korean professional baseball player who plays second base, shortstop, and center field. He currently plays for the Oklahoma City Comets, the AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, to whom he is under contract. Before joining the Dodgers organization, Kim played in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes.

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January 27, 1999: Hyeseong Kim's Birth

On January 27, 1999, Hyeseong Kim was born. He is a South Korean 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 Republic of Korea.

2017: Signed with Nexen Heroes

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

2019: Nexen Heroes became Kiwoom Heroes

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 contests 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: KBO League Career End

From 2017 through 2024, Hyeseong Kim played for the Nexen/Kiwoom Heroes, batting .304 with 37 home runs, 386 RBI and 211 stolen bases in 953 games. He also won four KBO Golden Glove Awards.

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, with an option to extend for two additional years to $22 million. The Dodgers also paid a $2.5 million posting fee to the Heroes.