{"id":99952,"date":"2025-05-03T16:43:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T20:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=99952"},"modified":"2025-05-03T16:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T20:43:07","slug":"dodgers-call-up-korean-star-hyseong-kim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/05\/03\/dodgers-call-up-korean-star-hyseong-kim\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers Calling Up Korean Star Hyeseong Kim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to call up Korean star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=kim---016hye&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyeseong Kim<\/a>, they announced on social media Saturday afternoon. In a corresponding move, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/e\/edmanto01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tommy Edman<\/a> is headed to the injured list with <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/05\/02\/dodgers-tommy-edman-day-to-day-injured-ankle\/\" target=\"_self\">a banged-up ankle<\/a>. The infielder\/outfielder Kim has been trying to find some offensive consistency at Triple-A Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Dodgers recalled IF\/OF Hyeseong Kim and placed IF\/OF Tommy Edman on the injured list with a right ankle inflammation, retroactive to April 30.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Dodgers\/status\/1918757880150257786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Dodgers Call Up Hyeseong Kim<\/h2>\n<h3>International Reach<\/h3>\n<p>The Dodgers signed Kim to a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/01\/03\/hyeseong-kim-dodgers\/\" target=\"_self\">three-year deal<\/a> out of the Korean Baseball Organization, where the infielder played eight seasons. They were a surprising fit given an already crowded infield. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/luxga01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gavin Lux<\/a> was promptly <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/01\/06\/dodgers-trade-gavin-lux-reds\/\" target=\"_self\">traded<\/a> to the Cincinnati Reds, making Kim&#8217;s debut a reality sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<h3>Just a Little Seasoning<\/h3>\n<p>Even with the move, the slick defensive infielder started the season <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/03\/11\/dodgers-hyeseong-kim-start-season-minors\/\" target=\"_self\">in the minors<\/a> out of spring training. The Dodgers wanted the 26-year-old to work on a swing that was more suited to face big-league pitching. He has a modest batting average of .257 in a hitter-friendly league and has eight multi-hit games at Oklahoma City. He has five home runs with 13 stolen bases and has yet to be caught for his thievery. On the other hand, Kim is still a work in progress as he strikes out nearly 25% of the time. However, if he is able to make contact and get on base, look for his speed to be utilized.<\/p>\n<h3>Who Plays Where?<\/h3>\n<p>It is likely that Kim plays second base, with Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rojasmi02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miguel Rojas<\/a> spelling him when needed. However, the one-time infielder has shown he is adept at playing the outfield as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Better Safe Than Sorry<\/h3>\n<p>With Kim&#8217;s promotion, it appears they are being extremely cautious with Tommy Edman, who has proven his worth in spades. But for the young Korean star, the time has come to prove he belongs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit:\u00a0 \u00a9 NATHAN J. FISH\/THE OKLAHOMAN \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to call up Korean star Hyeseong Kim, they announced on social media Saturday afternoon. In a corresponding move, Tommy Edman is headed to the injured list with a banged-up ankle. The infielder\/outfielder Kim has been trying to find some offensive consistency at Triple-A Oklahoma City. 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