"It's impressive that we signed such a three-year guarantee contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers."

Will Kim Hye-sung, who challenged the Major League, make a big hit.

Sports media "Yahoo Sports" hosted a podcast about Kim Hye-sung on the 7th (Korea time). Jordan Susterman and Jake Mintz, the broadcast host and Major League analysts, talked about Kim Hye-sung.

On the 4th, Kim Hye-sung signed a contract worth up to 22 million dollars (about 32.4 billion won) for 3+2 years with the Dodgers. As a member of the Kiwoom Heroes, he entered the posting system (closed competitive bidding) and won a major league contract. He joined the Dodgers, the defending champion who won last year's World Series trophy and the world's strongest team, and has already been in a critical condition. 메이저놀이터

Yahoo Sports highly evaluated Kim's joining the Dodgers, saying, "I signed a three-year guarantee contract as a Korean player (in the Major League). There are only a few players who can do that, but it is impressive that I signed such a contract with the Dodgers."

Joining the Dodgers is not the end but the beginning. He needs to compete with numerous players to gain a position.

Kim Hye-sung was expected to back up utility players going in and out of the country, Gavin Lux, the main second baseman, and Mookie Betts, the main shortstop. In addition, it was not expected that it would be easy to break through the gap even with the presence of Tommy Hyun-soo Edman and Betts, who can play second base. 

Soon after, things changed dramatically. With Lux moving to the Cincinnati Reds through a trade, Kim Hye-sung instantly emerged as a candidate for the starting second baseman. Lux, who failed to catch the Dodgers in offense and defense, had to leave the team for the first time since joining the Dodgers in the 2016 season. 

Experienced Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor are holding on to the second base of Muju Communist Party, but local media expect Kim Hye-sung, who is strong in defense and mobility, to take the opportunity first. 

After the announcement of the Lux trade, Noah Camras, a journalist of the Dodgers Nation, posted his projected lineup for the 2025 season on his SNS, including Kim Hye-sung. He is proudly holding the position as the ninth batter and second baseman. On the starting list announced by "Fanside," he was listed as the eighth hitter and second baseman.

If only sophisticated contact skills are shown, it seems only a matter of time before Kim Hye-sung takes the second base.

Yahoo Sports also expressed doubts about its hitting ability and said it is a task to be solved. "Kim Hye-sung did not overwhelm the (KBO) league in offense. He was not perfect in every aspect like Kim Ha-sung (FA)," he wrote. "However, he is a second baseman with very good athletic ability and defense. In general, players from foreign leagues have lower playing levels (than in the Major League). There are many opinions on what kind of batter he will be."

The Dodgers is considered one of the strong contenders for the 2025 season. It is also seeking to strengthen its off-season storm and build a dynasty. If Kim Hye-sung takes a position with the Dodgers, he can also enjoy considerable advantages in his career.

Will Kim Hye-sung, who burst into a heavy attack, make a big hit by even making a jump to the starting lineup.