Kim Hye-seong Finally Receives World Series Championship Ring! "I Could Have Joined Another Team Two Years Ago, But I Chose the LAD" Roberts Offers Storm of Praise

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LA Dodgers Kim Hye-seong (27) has finally received the 2025 World Series championship ring. Dave Roberts (54), the LA Dodgers manager, also praised Kim Hye-seong's achievements. In particular, he expressed gratitude that Kim chose the Dodgers despite having the opportunity to join another team.

The Dodgers organization released footage of Kim Hye-seong's championship ring presentation ceremony held in the locker room via its official SNS channel on the 28th (Korean time). The event appears to have taken place ahead of the home game against the Miami Marlins. In the footage, Manager Roberts delivered an unprecedented tribute to Kim Hye-seong, drawing applause from his teammates.

During his speech, Manager Roberts highly praised Kim Hye-seong's "spirit of challenge." Roberts stated, "Two years ago, Kim Hye-seong had the opportunity to sign with any Major League Baseball team, but he chose our team by saying, 'I want to play for the Dodgers, the best team in baseball.'" He directly shared the story behind the signing.

Roberts further added, "All members associated with the Dodgers, including teammates, coaching staff, and front office personnel, are celebrating Kim Hye-seong and presenting him with this championship ring."

Amid cheers from his teammates, Kim Hye-seong stepped into the center of the locker room and received the ring directly from Manager Roberts. In a brief statement, Kim expressed his joy, saying, "Coming to the Dodgers was the best decision I have ever made in my life." His teammates responded with "Great speech," sincerely congratulating Kim Hye-seong on becoming a true member of the team.

Kim Hye-seong, who joined the American stage last year by signing a 3+2-year contract worth up to $22 million with the Dodgers, contributed to the team's World Series victory by recording a .280 batting average, three home runs, and 17 RBIs in 71 regular-season games during his debut year.

The championship momentum continues into this season. As of the game on the 28th, Kim Hye-seong has appeared in 19 games this season, posting a .326 batting average, one home run, seven RBIs, and an OPS of 0.831 (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage), establishing himself as a key infield resource for the team and performing brilliantly without falling victim to the "second-year jinx." Notably, he has filled the gap left by injured starting shortstop Mookie Betts, delivering 120% of his expected contribution.

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