"There were some obvious improvements Kim needed to make to his game coming over from the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO), but the Dodgers believed he had a lot of upside that they could help unlock. The signing allowed the organization to get younger while also receiving some significant prospect capital in exchange for Lux from the Cincinnati Reds. The move wasn't an immediate success, with Kim starting the 2025 season in Triple-A Oklahoma City,"
"Kim had a successful showing in 2025, answering a lot of the questions about his game coming into the year. Kim finished the season hitting .280/.314/.385, played good defense at second base and providing tremendous value on the bases with his speed. He recorded four outs above average (OAA) at second base and a 82% success rate was 3% over his estimated success rate."
"Kim didn't see much action in the postseason, appearing in one game as a pinch-runner and another as a defensive replacement. Notably, he scored the game-winning run in Game 4 of the National League Division Series, with the pressure caused by his speed contributing to Orion Kerkering's errant throw."
Hyeseong Kim signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an international free agent after playing in the KBO and arrived as part of a trade that sent Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds. The organization aimed to develop his raw skills and add youth and prospect capital. Kim began 2025 in Triple-A Oklahoma City but earned a Major League roster spot and provided a mid-season spark. He hit .280/.314/.385 in 161 at-bats, showed defensive competence at second with four OAA and an 82% success rate, and added modest slugging with three home runs. He scored the game-winning run in Game 4 of the NLDS.
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