Dodgers Rookie Hyeseong Kim is Heating Up—and So Are His Rookie Cards

• Posted: June 19, 2025, 3:03 pm
• in Sports Card News
• by bionic

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The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to have found another gem, and no, we’re not talking about their payroll. Enter Hyeseong Kim—a 26-year-old rookie who’s been setting fire to MLB box scores and eBay listings since debuting on May 3. With a .386 batting average and an OPS brushing up against .985 over 31 games, Kim is quickly becoming a fan favorite… and a serious player in the hobby.

Naturally, his 2025 Topps Series 2 rookie cards are riding the same wave. From base cards to foils, autographs to throwback inserts, Kim is everywhere in this new set—and collectors are taking notice.

Let’s start with the headline acts: redemption autos. A few of Kim’s signed redemptions have already passed the four-figure threshold, with sales ranging from $1,200 to $1,704. These aren’t exactly sleeper picks anymore.

One-of-ones and low-numbered parallels have also made their presence felt. A Gold Foil 1/1 fetched $650, a Black Diamante /10 pulled in $600, and a Fireworks Foil /10 caught fire at $350. There’s also a Red Fireworks Foil /5 floating around that’s drawing plenty of eyes.

Even Kim’s 1990 Topps Baseball Mojo Foil RC, complete with retro flair and Dodger Blue borders, has become a hot pickup—selling around $10 raw, while the autographed versions from the same insert line are pushing the $400 mark.

One standout in terms of pure hobby curiosity is Kim’s Golden Mirror Variation, featuring the rookie mid-press conference. A bit unconventional? Sure. But it’s weirdly charming—and clearly collectible. Multiple listings have shown up, with asking prices between $150 and $425.

Then there’s the orange foil auto from his Flagship Real One card, numbered to 25. One redemption for that bad boy recently closed for $1,704, while another is sitting pretty on eBay at $1,500.

In total, three of the top 20 sales over $1,000 from the entire 2025 Topps Series 2 set belong to Kim. That’s pretty impressive when you’re sharing hobby space with names like Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki. The Dodgers as a team have dominated this product’s top-end sales, accounting for 16 of the top 20 tracked by Card Ladder. Not too shabby.

As Kim’s role continues to grow—splitting time between second base and center field—so does his footprint in the hobby. Whether he’s patrolling the outfield or quietly climbing card price charts, this is one rookie who’s definitely worth watching.

And judging by those rising sales, collectors already are.