The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly eyeing a surprise move in the international market, focusing on Song Sung-mun, a star infielder from the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).
The move is being framed by reports as the Dodgers’ attempt to find “Asian infield reinforcement” this winter, leveraging their recent success with KBO players like Hyeseong Kim (who the Dodgers signed in January 2025).
Who is Song Sung-mun?
Song Sung-mun is a versatile corner infielder who plays third base and second base and was recently posted by the Kiwoom Heroes.
- Age and Position: He is 29 (turning 30 in 2026) and primarily a third and second baseman.
- KBO Profile: Song is known for his consistent bat and high-contact rate in the KBO, making him an intriguing, lower-cost option compared to big NPB names like Munetaka Murakami.
- Contract Status: Song was officially posted by the Kiwoom Heroes in late November, giving him until December 21 to sign with an MLB team.
Why the Dodgers Are Interested
The Dodgers’ interest in Song Sung-mun aligns perfectly with President Andrew Friedman’s strategy of acquiring versatile, high-floor utility players on team-friendly deals:
- Versatility and Depth: With the Dodgers’ injury concerns to Tommy Edman and Kiké Hernández and the club option pick-up of Max Muncy at third base, Song would fit a role as a substitute infielder. He would immediately provide quality depth at multiple positions.
- The Hyeseong Kim Factor: Song was a teammate of the Dodgers’ 2025 signing, Hyeseong Kim, in the KBO. This connection provides the Dodgers with an “in” for recruitment and offers Song a familiar face in the clubhouse as he adjusts to North American baseball.
- Cost-Controlled: A KBO posting signing typically comes with a far lower contract commitment than an NPB or established MLB free agent. His contract is projected to be in the range of Kim’s previous deal: 3 years, $12.5 million. This is a highly attractive price point for a potential utility starter.
While the Dodgers are in the mix for blockbuster free agents like Kyle Tucker, the pursuit of Song Sung-mun is a classic Dodgers move to fill a rotational roster spot with an undervalued international star.
