Only one team has already produced five big leaguers. Kiwoom Heroes' pioneering plan and player development system that distinguishes promising players have been recognized once again.

The LA Dodgers said on its website on the 4th (Korea Standard Time), "The LA Dodgers have a three-year, $12.5 million (18.4 billion won) with utility Kim Hye-sung," adding, "The contract value could increase to $22 million (32.3 billion won) due to options in 2028 and 2029."메이저놀이터

Starting with Kang Jung-ho (2015), he is the fifth Kiwoom player to enter the big league after Park Byung-ho (2016·Samsung), Kim Ha-sung (2021), and Lee Jung-hoo (2024·San Francisco) and the ninth case in the posting system.

Kiwoom made an official announcement after news of Kim's transfer spread. "Congratulations on Kim's advance to the Major League," Kiwoom said. "I'm very proud to be the best team in the Major League, and all the Heroes are proud. I'm grateful to Kim for the good news."

Starting with Choi Hyang-nam, nine people, including Ryu Hyun-jin, entered the U.S. stage through the posting system, with more than half of them producing five from Kiwoom. Kiwoom also expressed joy, saying, "It is also very meaningful that the club produced its fifth big leaguer through posting."

"Hye-sung Kim Hye-sung sincerely congratulates you on your entry into the Major League," the club said on its official social networking service. "Thank you for your passion for the Heroes from 2017 to 2024. It was always touching to see you do your best at every moment. Even though it is not an easy challenge, through the process that shines as much as the result, we are able to stand on a bigger stage that everyone dreams of. I will always support Kim Hye-sung's new journey to raise the status of the KBO League beyond the Heroes."

Moreover, even if we look closely at his face, he is leading to very successful results. Kim Ha-sung became the first Asian infielder to receive the Gold Glove award in the Big League, raising the stock price, and is currently qualifying as a free agent and looking for a new team, while Kang Jung-ho left a strong impact as a big-handed infielder despite some unsavory events.

Lee signed a six-year, 113 million-dollar contract with the San Francisco Giants last year, which was highly anticipated, which is the highest amount among all Asian fielders. Although he failed to play in many games due to an unexpected injury, expectations are still high for Lee.

Compared to the seniors who entered the U.S. earlier, some analysts say that Kim Hye-sung is from Kiwoom, which has been proven to be one of the reasons why he was able to advance to the big league even though he is an infielder who lacks the most slugging power.

"The Major League is a dream stage for all baseball players. Only the best players can play," Kiwoom said. "That's why it is a great achievement to challenge posting and achieve results. We also look forward to positive effects that will raise the overall status of the KBO League beyond the team's performance."

It proves Kiwoom's unique eyes to find players, and at the same time, it can be another motivation for players who dream of entering the KBO.

Key infielders who won the Golden Glove for the fourth consecutive year are missing, but Kiwoom will collect the equivalent amount. With the total contract set at less than 25 million dollars, Kiwoom will receive 20 percent of the total contract amount. If Kiwoom is guaranteed $2.5 million (3.7 billion won), 20% of the three-year $12.5 million, and exercises the next two-year option, Kiwoom will receive 4.4 million dollars (6.5 billion won).

With another key player leaving after Kim Ha-sung, Kiwoom is solidifying the direction of the stove league with rebuilding. When he gave up his key bullpen Cho Sang-woo to the KIA Tigers, he has received 1 billion won in cash and the first and fourth rounds of the 2026 rookie draft.

Kiwoom, which focuses on recruiting, discovering, and fostering promising resources rather than external free agents (FAs), will be able to have flexibility in future club management by securing additional funds.