Tommy Hyunsu Edman is a professional baseball player who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He hails from Pontiac, Michigan, and attended Stanford University. In the 2016 MLB Draft, Edman was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round and became the 196th overall pick.
Tommy Edman made his major league debut on June 8, 2019, for the Cardinals. In 2021, he was a Gold Glove Award winner for his fielding at second base. In 2024, Edman was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning the NLCS MVP and helping the team win the World Series. Outside of MLB, Edman represents the South Korea National Baseball team and has also participated in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Same season, Edman appeared in 37 games during the regular season, hitting .237 with six home runs and 20 RBIs, splitting time between shortstop and center field. Edman in the postseason batted .407 with 11 RBIs, including an important home run in Game 6. Edman agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $74 million.
Tommy Edman Parents
John Edman, Jr. and Maureen Edman are the parents of Tommy Edman.
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Who is the mother of Tommy Edman?
Maureen Edman is Tommy Edman's mother. She was known as Maureen Kwak before marriage and moved to the United States as a child.
Who is the father of Tommy Edman?
John Edman, Jr. is Tommy Edman's father. John's ancestors were from Europe. He was a baseball coach at La Jolla High School for the last twenty-six years, as per ABC 10News, and also a math teacher, as per the MLB official site.
Tommy Edman's Parents' Nationality
Tommy Edman's father, John Edman, Jr., is an American national, and his mother, Maureen Edman, is a Korean national.
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FAQs on Tommy Edman parents
A. His full name is Thomas Hyunsu Edman.
A. His nickname is “Eddie.”
A. Tommy Edman was born on May 9, 1995, in Pontiac, Michigan.
A. Tommy Edman made his Major League Baseball debut on June 8, 2019.
A. Tommy Edman played college baseball at Stanford University.
