Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Kim Hye-seong expressed gratitude for a surprise gift from teammate Miguel Rojas.
On the 10th (Korea time), Kim Hye-seong posted a photo of the luxury backpack received from Rojas on his Instagram, along with the message, "Thank you so much!!" The reason Rojas gave the gift to Kim Hye-seong was not disclosed, but it indicates that he has fully integrated into the team atmosphere.
In January, Kim Hye-seong signed a contract with the Dodgers for 3+2 years, guaranteeing $12.5 million, with a maximum of $22 million, and faced the challenge on the American stage. He struggled in the exhibition games, appearing in 15 games with 29 at-bats, 6 hits, a batting average of .207, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, and 6 runs scored. Kim Hye-seong did not participate in the Tokyo Series and began the season with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Kim Hye-seong has appeared in 28 Triple-A games, recording a batting average of .252 (115 at-bats, 29 hits), 5 home runs, 19 RBIs, 22 runs scored, 13 stolen bases, and an OPS of .798. The Dodgers called Kim Hye-seong up to the major leagues amid infielder Tommy Edman's right ankle injury.
As of the 10th, he has a batting average of .313 (16 at-bats, 5 hits), 2 RBIs, 4 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases. He fully demonstrated his capabilities as a utility player, handling positions including second base, shortstop, and center field.
Manager Dave Roberts said, "Kim Hye-seong is a really great player. He shows no fear when running the bases. He was able to get on base with hits and displayed good defense as well." He added, "Kim Hye-seong is really exciting. He brings energy to the team of the Dodgers."
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