“It’s the best team in the world,” Hyeseong Kim HYPES UP new team LA Dodgers during FanFest following 3-year deal
Hyeseong Kim joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on a three-year deal worth $12.5 million after spending 8 seasons with Kiwoon Heroes of KBO.
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At the turn of the new year, the Los Angeles Dodgers added South Korean superstar Hyeseong Kim on a 3-year deal. On Saturday, he had his first public interaction with the fans of the team during the FanFest. In this, he would hype up his new team as the “best team in the world”.
Kim is one of the top names that the Dodgers have added in the offseason. After winning the World Series, the Los Angeles-based franchise have strengthened their team even further and acquired Kim from the KBO.
Kim’s current deal is worth $12.5 million. He has a two-year club option for the 2028 and 2029 season. This could bring the total value of the deal to $22 million with him earning around $9.5 million per year.
Speaking to the reporters, Kim was asked about the chances of playing with his international teammate Tommy Edman. The 26-year-old versatile player claimed he was happy to join the organization and supported them growing up.
It was my favorite team growing up, and obviously, it’s the best team in the world, so it’s been really exciting. Obviously, we have a lot of star-power and superstars on the team so it’s been really exciting to get to know them and I wanna make sure I live up to their standards.
Hyeseong Kim said through his interpreter
Hyeseong Kim on joining the #Dodgers: "It was my favorite team growing up, and obviously, it's the best team in the world, so it's been really exciting." pic.twitter.com/0PSNkfUL66
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) February 1, 2025
In the 2024 season, Kim batted with an average of .326 with the Kiwoon Heroes. He managed to slam 11 home runs and had 75 RBI as his team finished with a negative 58-86 record and finish bottom of the standings after 144 regular season games.
Tommy Edman praises Hyeseong Kim following move to Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman is happy to see Hyeseong Kim join him in MLB. During the FanFest, the 29-year-old praised his international teammate.
The 2024 NLCS MVP called Kim as “hard worker” and spoke about his gameplay. He also reflected upon their time together at the 2023 World Classic while playing for South Korea.
I was really excited… I enjoyed getting the chance to play with him for the few weeks back in 2023. He’s an incredibly hard worker, plays the game the right way. He’s going to do whatever it takes to help the team win. So I’m excited to see him again.
Tommy Edman said as per Sportsnet LA
Tommy Edman is hyped to reunite with Hyeseong Kim on the Dodgers after playing with him on Team Korea previously:
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) February 1, 2025
“He’s an incredibly hard-worker, plays the game the right way.” pic.twitter.com/uqE6RxvBsn
Kim will be competing for a starting spot in the infield of the team. His move saw the Dodgers part ways with versatile player Gavin Lux. They would trade him to the Cincinnati Reds.
As for Edman, he can play in multiple positions just like Lux. Having been acquired in the middle of the season through a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals, he made a huge mark on the team. As a result of this, the Dodgers would extend his contract by five more years.
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