Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Hyeseong Kim is off to a great start this spring, and manager Dave Roberts can’t stop raving over his play.
Kim continued his hot streak into the Dodgers’ 10-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and run while also making some great plays in center field, including a diving catch in the first inning.
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“He’s had a great spring,” Roberts said of Kim. “Hyesong, I think his confidence is continuing to grow. His comfort level, being around the guys, I think he’s taken great at-bats. It was good to see him in centerfield yesterday, made a couple nice plays out in centerfield.
“We’re going to lose him shortly. He’s going to go to his team for the WBC, which I’m excited for him. Disappointed that we can’t watch him every day, but he’s had a great spring and looking forward to him having a great WBC and getting back here.”
Kim is one of the several players in the Dodgers’ big league camp vying for the opening at second base left vacant by Tommy Edman — who will miss Opening Day while recovering from offseason surgery on his right ankle — and may be leading frontrunner for the spot.
Leading into Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox, Kim is 5-for-10 with four RBIs and two stolen bases this spring.
Feb 25, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim (6) looks on in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
How Did Hyeseong Kim Perform in his Rookie Year?
After signing with the Dodgers last offseason, Kim got his shot in the majors in May 2025. He took advantage of the opportunity for the first month or so he played in MLB, slashing .422/.458/.600 through May while hitting two of his three home runs on the season, but his numbers declined as the year continued.
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He remained with the team for the rest of the season, playing just 71 games, and ended the year with a .280/.314/.385 slash line for a .699 OPS.
Kim has already shown promise for the coming year in spring training, and if he continues to grow he will be a great addition to the Dodgers as they chase the franchise’s first three-peat.
Has Hyeseong Kim impressed you so far in spring training?