Player Profile
- Full Name: Hyeseong Kim (김혜성)
- Nickname: The Comet
- Born: January 27, 1999 – Goyang, South Korea
- Height/Weight: 5’10” (178cm), 175 lb (79kg)
- Bats/Throws: Left / Right
- Positions: Second Baseman, Shortstop, Left Fielder
- Team: Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
- Debut: May 3, 2025 (MLB)
KBO Career (2017–2024)
MLB Dodgers Kim Hye-sung began his professional career in the KBO League with the Nexen in 2017 and remained with the team through its transition to the Kiwoom. He played 953 games, posting a .304 batting average with 37 home runs, 386 RBIs, and 211 stolen bases. He won four KBO Golden Glove Awards and led the league in stolen bases in 2021.
International Career
- 2022 Asian Games Gold Medalist
- 2020 Summer Olympics (South Korea National Team)
- 2023 World Baseball Classic Participant
MLB Career with the Dodgers
In January 2025, Kim signed a three-year, $12.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After starting the season in AAA, he was called up on May 3 and debuted the same day. He recorded his first hit on May 5 and his first home run on May 14. His defensive versatility and plate discipline quickly made an impression, resulting in a permanent roster spot.
Yearly Performance Highlights (KBO)
- 2024: .326 AVG, 11 HR, 30 SB, 75 RBI
- 2023: .335/.396/.446, 7 HR, 104 R
- 2022: .318 AVG, 7 3B, Gold Medal at Asian Games
- 2021: .304 AVG, 46 SB (KBO Leader)
- 2020: .285/.345/.399, 25 SB
FAQ – Hyeseong Kim
- When did Hyeseong Kim make his MLB debut?
- He debuted on May 3, 2025, for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- What position does Hyeseong Kim play?
- Primarily second base, shortstop, and occasionally left field.
- Which team did he play for in Korea?
- He played for Nexen/Kiwoom Heroes in the KBO League from 2017 to 2024.
- Has he played internationally?
- Yes, in the Asian Games, Summer Olympics, and World Baseball Classic representing South Korea.
- What is his nickname?
- He is nicknamed “The Comet.”
- What are his standout achievements?
- Four KBO Golden Gloves, 2021 KBO stolen base leader, 2022 Asian Games Gold Medalist.
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