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Korea Herald
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong gets hit after entering as pinch runner
Kim Hye-seong of the Los Angeles Dodgers recorded a hit in his only at-bat after entering the game as a pinch runner in a 7–5 extra-inning win over the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday. Kim, who did not start, came in as a pinch runner in the 11th inning with the score tied at 5–5. He then played second base before hitting a single to left field in his first at-bat in the 13th inning. The hit marked his first in a week, following a 2-for-3 performance against the Los Angeles Angels last Friday. He is now batting .395 for the season, with 15 hits in 38 at-bats. The Dodgers have won three straight and remain atop the National League West at 32–19. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong records 1st MLB hit, run, RBI in victory
Three games into his Major League Baseball career, the Los Angeles Dodgers' South Korean infielder Kim Hye-seong has his first hit, run and RBI. Making his first start since the weekend call-up from Triple-A Oklahoma City, Kim batted 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in the Dodgers' 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami on Monday. Kim, playing second base and batting ninth, flied out to right fielder Jesus Sanchez to lead off the top of the third inning. Then in the top of the fifth, with the Dodgers up 3-0, Kim punched a single off starter Sandy Alcantara for his first MLB hit. On a 1-1 count, Kim slapped a 96.6 mph fastball through the hole between shortstop Xavier Edwards and third baseman Graham Pauley. Kim promptly swiped second base for his second career steal and scored his first MLB run on a two-run homer by leadoff man Shohei Ohtani that put the Dodgers up 5-0. In the top of the sixth, Kim stepped in against reliever Tyler Phillips with two outs and runners at first and second, and blooped a single to shallow center field to cash in a run for his first RBI. It gave the Dodgers a 6-0 lead. Facing new pitcher George Soriano in the eighth, Kim grounded out to first baseman Eric Wagaman. Kim had come off the bench in each of the two previous games before starting against the Marlins. The Dodgers pounded out 13 hits in this game, and Kim was one of five Dodgers players with two hits. Kim began the season in the minors but was brought up before Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves as infielder Tommy Edman was placed on the injured list with an ankle injury. After eight years in the Korea Baseball Organization, Kim signed a three-year contract worth US$12.5 million with the Dodgers in January, with an option for two more years that would give him a chance to make up to $22 million total. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Dodgers call up Korean infielder Kim Hye-seong from minors
Korean infielder Kim Hye-seong is on the verge of making his Major League Baseball debut after spending the first month and a half of the season in the minors. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Saturday (local time), prior to their road game against the Atlanta Braves, that they had promoted Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers placed infielder Tommy Edman on the 10-day injured list with right ankle inflammation, retroactive to Wednesday. Kim arrived at Truist Park in Atlanta about two hours prior to first pitch, scheduled for 7:15 p.m. local time, and was not in the starting lineup. The game was in rain delay. Once Kim takes the field, he will become the 28th South Korean player to appear in an MLB game, joining a list that includes current San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo, Kim's former teammates on the Kiwoom Heroes in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). After eight years in the KBO, Kim signed a three-year contract worth $12.5 million with the Dodgers in January, with an option for two more years that would give him a chance to make up to $22 million total. Known for his defensive versatility, speed and bat-to-ball skills, Kim had designs on making the Dodgers' Opening Day roster in March. However, he struggled to a .207 batting average with 11 strikeouts in 29 at-bats in spring training while overhauling his swing. With Oklahoma City, Kim batted .252 with an on-base plus slugging of .798, while putting up five home runs, 19 RBIs and 13 steals in 28 games. An opportunity finally opened up on a deep Dodgers team when Edman, a half-Korean star who played for South Korea alongside Kim at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, went down with the ankle injury. "I was very surprised with the callup," Kim told reporters in the dugout before Saturday's game. "My Triple-A manager (Scott Hennessey) told me after the game last night that I should pack up and get ready. I'm very excited right now." Kim said he remains confident despite early-season struggles through his swing change. "I've had a lot of at-bats with my new swing and I've become more comfortable with it now," Kim added. "There is still a lot of room for improvement but the swing is better than what it used to be at the beginning." Kim said he was not disappointed or upset that he didn't get to begin the season with the Dodgers. "I figured it all happened because I didn't play well," he said. "All I wanted to do was work hard and get called up to the majors as soon as possible." Dodgers manager Dave Roberts noted Kim was "playing well" in Triple-A and that his ability to handle multiple positions could come in handy. "I think the versatility -- the second base, shortstop, center field, the baserunning component -- I think all of that was a factor," Robert said. ""He's making stride. Quite frankly, this can be a good opportunity to see some major league pitching and to see the quality. Also to get his feet wet to make his MLB debut here in the States. I think we're all excited for him." The Dodgers aren't short of utility-type players who can play the same positions that Kim can. Roberts said he will "figure out to see if there is an opportunity" for Kim to start at some point.
Korea Herald
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong scores twice, steals bag in spring game
Competing for a spot with the Los Angeles Dodgers, South Korean rookie Kim Hye-seong has begun showing signs of life at the plate and on base paths. Kim recorded a hit and a steal while scoring twice as the Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, on Monday (local time). Kim is now batting .222/.323/.333 in 14 spring training games with six runs scored and two steals. Kim, who signed with the Dodgers in January after eight years with the Kiwoom Heroes in the Korea Baseball Organization, is trying to crack the Dodgers' Opening Day roster for next week. They will open the 2025 regular season with a two-game set against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo scheduled for March 18-19. Kim entered the game in the bottom of the fifth inning as a pinch runner for Teoscar Hernandez, who had singled to start the frame. Kim then stole second base and advanced to third when Will Smith flied out to left. Kim then scored on a wild pitch by Listher Sosa to give the Dodgers a 4-1 lead. Kim singled off Roman Angelo in his first plate appearance in the bottom of the seventh, picking up a hit in consecutive games for the first time in spring training. Kim reached second on Angelo's wild pitch and came around to score on a double by Hunter Feduccia for a 6-2 Dodgers lead. Kim took over at shortstop in the top of the sixth and moved to center field in the seventh. The Dodgers are trying to turn Kim, who mostly played second base in recent KBO seasons, into a utility type player. Kim has some experience playing third base, shortstop and corner outfield positions in South Korea but had never played in center field until this spring. With the Dodgers, Kim has logged 39 innings at shortstop, 16 innings at second base and six innings in center field. (Yonhap)
