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.

Edman has the honor of becoming the first non-South Korean native to play for the country. The Michigan-born player is eligible to play for the nation through his mother, Maureen Kwak, who was ...

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, ...

Maureen was born in Korea, giving Edman the green light to play in the prestigious tournament. Despite baseball players being routine-oriented, Edman ultimately decided to play in the WBC and ...

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 ...

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.

Tommy Edman’s father, John, and mother, Maureen, were among the family and friends who came out to see him play against the San Diego Padres in 2019.