korean Major League Baseball 2025 Final Results and Season Recap

the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season has come to a close after a season of high hopes and disappointments. The performance of thethree Korean Major Leaguers, Lee Jung-hoo, Kim Ha-seong, and Kim Hye-sung, was highly anticipated by fans. In the final game, Lee Jung-hoo had three hits and Kim Hye-sung had a home run to end the year on a high note. let’s take a look at the final results of the three Korean League players and their overall season.

lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco Giants)

final stats for the 2025 season

• 150 games, .266 batting average, 149 hits (35 doubles, 12 triples), 8 home runs, 55 RBI, 10 doubles, OPS 0.734, wRC+ 107

season Review: ‘Rollercoaster’ first year full-time

in his first full season, Lee had a “roller coaster” year. after a triple-digit batting average at the start of the season, he seemed to live up to expectations, but struggled in June, falling into an extreme 1-for-30 slump. However, he rebounded in July and finished the season with meaningful accomplishments, including leading the team in batting average and breaking the single-season record for most triples by an Asian player. while his numbers were well above league average (0.246 batting average and 0.719 OPS), the ups and downs were disappointing given his high salary.

ha-Sung Kim (Atlanta Braves)

final stats for the 2025 season

• 48 games, .234 batting average, 40 hits (4 doubles), 5 home runs, 17 RBI, 6 stolen bases, OPS 0.649, wRC+ 82

season assessment: resurgence after trade, ‘eye of the storm’ in free agency

after starting the season with Tampa Bay, Kim had a disappointing first half due to injuries, but rebounded after being traded to Atlanta midseason. In 24 games after the trade, he hit .253 with five home runs to showcase his power, while his solid defense remained. His late-season performance increased his value, and it will be interesting to see if he exercises his opt-out and hits the free agent market or stays in Atlanta.

hye-Sung Kim (LA Dodgers)

final stats for the 2025 season

• 71 games, .280, 45 hits (6 doubles), 3 home runs, 17 RBI, 13 stolen bases, OPS 0.699, wRC+ 95

season Review: Successful Debut, but Challenges Remain

In his MLB debut season, Kim began the year in the minors, but he didn’t miss a beat in earning a May call-up. He impressed at the plate, earning a roster spot with the powerhouse Dodgers and excelling in limited opportunities as a utility player who can play both infield and outfield and use his quick feet to get on base. however, a decline in power and a high strikeout rate following a shoulder injury left him with some work to do next season. He kept his hopes of a postseason berth alive with a home run in the final game of the season, but his recent diminished role has made that unlikely.