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Texas Rangers Sign South Korean Two-Way Star Seong-Jun Kim

5/18/2025

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The Texas Rangers have made a splash by signing Seong-Jun Kim, a remarkable two-way talent from South Korea. Standing tall at 6-foot-2, this high school sensation is not only a shortstop but also a right-handed pitcher, boasting an impressive .333 batting average and the ability to throw at 95 mph. Kim will graduate from Gwangju Jeil High School in January, marking the beginning of an exciting journey in Major League Baseball.

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The Texas Rangers have made a splash by signing Seong-Jun Kim, a remarkable two-way talent from South Korea. Standing tall at 6-foot-2, this high school sensation is not only a shortstop but also a right-handed pitcher, boasting an impressive .333 batting average and the ability to throw at 95 mph. Kim will graduate from Gwangju Jeil High School in January, marking the beginning of an exciting journey in Major League Baseball.