Hyeseong Kim DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up infield prospect Hyeseong Kim on Saturday, sources tell The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The infielder is on his way to Atlanta after posting an .801 OPS in 127 plate appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City to begin the season. The 26-year-old South Korean prospect hit .257 (29-for-113) with five home runs, eight doubles, a triple, 19 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 22 runs scored in his 27 games for OKC. Kim hits from the left side and will provide infield depth for the Dodgers for the remainder of their series against the Braves this weekend. He signed a three-year, $12.5 million deal in early January. Kim doesn't have a lot of power at the plate and probably won't play regularly in a loaded Dodgers lineup, but he does have speed to spare and has an excellent glove on the infield, making him worth stashing in NL-only formats for now.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim has begun to find his footing with Triple-A Oklahoma City and could be nearing his MLB debut. Since going 0-for-4 in the season opening, Kim has posted a stellar .310/.385/.621 slash line with seven doubles and three home runs. He has swiped four bags, tallied 13 RBI, and scored 16 runs. Over his last six contests, Kim has begun to flash some power upside, launching three long balls with three doubles. Kim was initially expected to make the Opening Day roster after inking a three-year deal with the Dodgers during the winter. However, in the Cactus League, the 26-year-old posted a modest .207/.303/.310 slash line, which resulted in his demotion. Kim could be in the mix for an early MLB debut if he continues this impressive production.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim went 3-for-6 with a double, three RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. It was the left-handed hitter's third multi-hit game in his last three games, now slashing .308/.386/.487 with six extra-base hits, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and four stolen bases through nine games. It was a bit of a surprise to see the offseason acquisition optioned to Triple-A towards the end of spring training after inking a three-year contract, but the Dodgers felt he needed more development. While he came over as an infielder, the 26-year-old was playing center field on Tuesday, so it looks like the Dodgers are trying to make him more versatile, which should give him additional paths to playing time. Kim should make his MLB debut this season and was known for elite contact skills in Japan, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on his progression as he could provide an instant boost to batting average and steals whenever he gets the call to the majors. He is currently eligible at 2B and SS on Yahoo!, but could eventually gain OF eligibility if L.A. gives him some starts there in the big leagues.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned infielder Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Kim inked a three-year contract with the Dodgers in the offseason worth $12.5 million. However, he was unable to adjust to major-league pitching during camp and will open the season in the minor leagues to further his development. During his time in the Cactus League, Kim has gone 6-for-29 at the plate with only one of his going for extra bases. He held a 4:11 BB:K and swiped two bags. During camp, the 26-year-old revamped his swing to add more power potential but was unable to produce consistently. Overseas, Kim showcased elite contact skills but the Dodgers hope he can tap into more power upside. He held a stellar .326/.383/.458 during his final season in Japan. When he does get the call to the majors, he will likely see time as a utility option in the infield.

Los Angeles Dodgers Korean rookie infielder Hyeseong Kim's slick-fielding defensive skills have transitioned well in his first big-league spring training, but it's his bat that needs to catch up as he looks to win a spot on the Opening Day roster. In 12 Cactus League at-bats entering this Thursday, Kim had just one hit on an infield single that was rolled over to the right side. The Dodgers have revamped the 26-year-old's swing and are looking to emphasize his bat-to-ball skills. L.A. is hoping to get a little more power out of Kim's bat after he posted just a .403 career slugging percentage in the Korean Baseball Organization. The focus has been to keep Kim's barrel in the strike zone as long as possible to allow for consistent contact. It's a work in progress, with Kim saying he feels it's "20, 30% to where I want it to be." The Dodgers have already left the door open for Kim to start the year in the minors, and they have other options at second base, including Tommy Edman, Enrique Hernandez and Miguel Rojas.