I was recognized by the WS winning team..."The best option for Dodgers 2nd base." Kim Hye-sung selected a rookie to pay attention to

I was recognized by the WS winning team..."The best option for Dodgers 2nd base." Kim Hye-sung selected a rookie to pay attention to

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Kim Hye-sung, who marks his Major League debut season, is set to compete for the starting lineup at the Los Angeles Dodgers, and MLB.COM, the official Major League website, put Kim Hye-sung as a notable major league rookie.

MLB.COM included Kim Hye-sung among 11 rookies to watch in the major leagues in the 2025 season, saying, "Kim Hye-sung has been the best player in the KBO league for eight seasons. He has a career batting average of 0.304 and 211 stolen bases, and has won the Golden Glove, which is given to the best player in that position, as a second baseman position over the past three years."
"Kim Hye-sung may be the Dodgers' best option at second base," he said. "Since Kim Hye-sung performed well in both middle infield positions during the Kiwoom Heroes, the team may use him more as a utility role."

Kim Hye-sung, who was expected to take on a utility player when he joined the Dodgers, increased his position within the team as the Dodgers traded Gavin Lux, who was previously a second baseman, to the Cincinnati Reds. MLB Network, ESPN, and other local media expected Kim Hye-sung to become the Dodgers' main second baseman.

With the return of Kiké Hernández, however, the competition has settled down again for Kim. Kiké is a utility player who can even watch second base players. As Kiké has lost one spot on the opening roster of the Major League due to her joining, there is a possibility that Kim may start the season in the Minor League. "The shortlist has been reduced to Andy Paz and Kim Hye-sung (with Hernández)," said Blake Harris, a weekend guest at ESPN's LA. "I think Pazé will have an advantage right now."

"Kim Hye-sung could take the position of the Dodgers' main second baseman, and he is capable of playing defensive innings as a shortstop or corner outfielder," the Dodgers beat said. "Kim Hye-sung is a left-handed hitter. Therefore, right-handed hitters such as Chris Taylor, Miguel Rojas and Austin Barnes provide the Dodgers' bench with the diversity they need," he said, predicting that Kim will start the opening game in the 먹튀검증 Major League, beating Pazs.

"Dodgers Nation" also predicted, "If Kim Hye-sung's defensive ability shows that he is good enough to win a roster spot among other offensive giants in LA, he will save his time in Triple-A." If Kim Hye-sung moves as much as the expectations of the existing club in spring training, he is also expected to have a high chance of joining the roster.

MLB.COM pointed out, "Kim Hye-sung may not be able to hit the league average in his first year (expected wRC+97), but he should take advantage as a left-handed hitter, add strength to the base, and be a clear defender above all."

MLB.COM said, "According to Roberts, Kim Hye-sung is expected to play as a second baseman, third baseman, and center fielder in this spring camp. Kim Hye-sung has never played center fielder in KBO games, but he played in 44 games as a left fielder in 2020. Kim Hye-sung also said, "It is more convenient to play center fielder than corner because she grew up playing as an outfielder before going to high school and prefers to track the ball at an advantageous point."

"Kim Hye-sung is a natural born with talent. He also has the ability to learn and adapt quickly," Roberts said. "Currently, he has the trust of the coaching staff and his teammates. He has made great strides in defense and is very smooth. He certainly has fast speed in attack. He is moving in a good direction."
"I'm practicing in every position where the opportunity comes because I don't want to be tied to one position," Kim Hye-sung said. "I'll prepare whenever the coach asks me to take the position I want."

Kim is also mentioned as a candidate for Rookie of the Year. Jim Borden, a columnist for the American sports media The Athletic, ranked Kim at 26th, selecting the top 30 nominees for the 2025 MLB Rookie of the Year.