Meet the Stars

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have infielder Hyeseong Kim and pitcher Hyun-seok Jang (in the minor league system) as their Korean players. Kim signed a three-year deal with the Dodgers in January 2025 and made his MLB debut in May 2025. Jang is a pitcher who signed with the Dodgers as an international free agent in 2023 and played in the minor leagues in 2024 and 2025. 

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Hyeseong Kim

  • Position: Second baseman, shortstop, and outfielder
  • Signed: January 3, 2025, on a three-year contract
  • MLB Debut: May 3, 2025
  • Previous Team: Kiwoom Heroes in the KBO League
  • Known For: Speed and versatility 

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Hyun-seok Jang

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Signed: August 8, 2023, as an international free agent
  • Current Status: Plays in the Dodgers' minor league system
  • Professional Debut: 2024 with the Arizona Complex League Dodgers
  • Notable achievement: Played for the South Korea national team in the Asian Games 

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