Ha-seong Kim

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Ha-seong Kim stands as a trailblazer for Asian players in Major League Baseball. His 2023 Gold Glove Award broke new ground, marking the first time a Korean-born player received this prestigious honor at any position. This achievement opened doors for future generations of talent from South Korea to pursue careers in the American major leagues.His consistency in the KBO League, evidenced by three straight Golden Glove awards, demonstrated his elite defensive capabilities long before he stepped foot in the United States. Beyond individual accolades, his contributions to the South Korean national team, helping secure gold medals in international competitions, highlight his status as a national hero and a leader on the global stage.

AwardsHa-seong Kim has achieved remarkable recognition throughout his career, becoming the first Korean-born player to win an MLB Gold Glove Award in 2023. Prior to his move to the United States, he dominated the KBO League by winning three consecutive Golden Glove Awards from 2018 to 2020. He was also selected as an All-Star in the National League in 2022 and has represented South Korea in multiple international tournaments, including the World Baseball Classic and Asian Games, securing gold medals for his country.

Honours & Distinctions

Asian Games Gold Medal

International Olympic Committee·2018

Won gold with the South Korea national team in Jakarta

World Baseball Classic Participant

World Baseball Softball Confederation·2023

Represented South Korea in the global tournament

Rankings & Lists

#24

Most Famous Person in Baseball

iFANN Global Fame Rankings·2026

Records & Feats

First Korean-Born MLB Gold Glove Winner

Historic First·2023

Became the first player born in Korea to win an MLB Gold Glove Award at any position

Three Consecutive KBO Golden Gloves

Career Milestone·2020

Won the KBO League Golden Glove Award for three straight years (2018-2020) as a shortstop