Edman will be playing for Korea in the World Baseball Classic because he is Korean on his mother's side. Maureen Kwak, Edman's mother, was born in Korea but immigrated to the United States as a child.

Maureen Kwak, Edman's mother, was likely thrilled to hear her son was traded to LA. It made for one special debut as Edman had a ton of family in attendance against Seattle.

Tommy Edman will become the first non-South Korean native to play for the nation at the World Baseball Classic. ... Edman qualifies through his mother Maureen Kwak, who was born in South Korea.

The Kwak family settled in the Los Angeles-area and subsequently, Tommy's mother became a die-hard Dodgers fan. Edman is currently tied for the National League-best when it comes to home run with six.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Tommy Edman's mother, Maureen, threw out the ceremonial pitch on Korean Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. The 29-year-old utility man is well-known for his ...

Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman receives a kiss from his mother, Maureen Kwak, ... Edman, who is batting .341 (15 for 44) with an .810 OPS, one homer, ...

At the start of the season, Tommy Edman wouldn't have expected to be winning the NLCS MVP with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The trade acquisition from the St.

Tommy Edman is one of the newest players in the Dodgers' clubhouse, ... Maureen Kwak, after winning NLCS MVP after the Dodgers’ series win over the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman has been named National League Championship Series (NLCS) MVP. The 29-year-old Korean American player received the award after his team beat the New York ...

Los Angeles Dodgers player Tommy Edman and his mother, Maureen Kwawk, shared a heartwarming moment during Korean Heritage Night. Before the game against the Colorado Rockies, Maureen threw the ...

Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman receives a kiss from his mother, Maureen Kwak, after winning NLCS MVP after the Dodgers' series win over the New York Mets on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.