Shohei Ohtani reacts to Kim Hyeseong signing with the Dodgers (Image Source: MLB.com and Instagram/ @kimhs.3)
Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will have another Asian ballplayer as their teammate in LA as the Dodgers completed the signing of KBO superstar Hyeseong Kim on a three-year, $12.5 million deal on Friday.
The South Korean infielder played for the Kiwoom Heroes in the Korean Baseball League and was also named the player of the season in 2024. Kim's deal with the Dodgers involves two club options for 2028 and 2029.
Three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani welcomed the South Korean star to LA with a three-word reaction on social media.
"Welcome my friend," read the translated caption on Instagram.
Screenshot from the story on Instagram
Hyeseong Kim joins LAD after playing six seasons with the Kiwoom Heroes and two years with the Nexen Heroes in the KBO. During six years with Kiwoom, he registered a .309 batting average, 32 home runs, 339 RBIs, and 280 stolen bases.
