Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim (6) hits a home run in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on May 31. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Dodgers' Offseason Signing Makes Historic Impact in Rout of New York Yankees

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jun 1, 2025 10:53 AM ET

Hyeseong Kim, signed this past offseason out of Korea, made a historic impact on Saturday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Yankees in a World Series rematch at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers won 18-2 to move to 36-22 on the season. New York is now 35-22 and they continue to lead the American League East.

Kim went 4-for-4 with a double, three runs scored and two RBIs. Since being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City, he's hitting .422. His impact was also felt on the defensive side of the ball.

Per @OptaSTATS on social media:

On Saturday the @Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim became the only MLB player in the modern era to have:

4+ hits
a home run
an unassisted double play
an outfield assist

...all in one game.

On Saturday the @Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim became the only MLB player in the modern era to have:

4+ hits
a home run
an unassisted double play
an outfield assist

...all in one game. pic.twitter.com/2rqNg9PnFX
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) June 1, 2025

Kim, 26, was known as a solid defender and a plus runner when he came over from the KBO, but his offense was a question mark. As a result, the Dodgers started him in Triple-A, and he appears to have rewarded their patience.

He has two home runs and seven RBIs in just 45 at-bats. He has four stolen bases as well.

The two teams will finish out the series on Sunday night with a nationally televised game on ESPN. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET as Ryan Yarbrough (NYY) pitches against Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Yarbrough, a former Dodgers' lefty, has gone 2-0 with a 3.06 ERA this season. Yamamoto is looking like an All-Star and enters play at 6-3 with a 1.97.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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