Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Hyeseong Kim did not feature much during the postseason, which should have him free to participate in the World Baseball Classic.
Kim was a revelation during the regular season for the Dodgers, injecting a much needed spark when the team needed it through quality contact hitting and stellar base running.
He started the year on the minor league roster, so he could adjust his mechanics and swing to the States. His work paid dividends early on, but a shoulder injury and slump following his hot start relegated him to a platoon role when he returned.