DODGERS SIGN TAE-HYEOK NAM TO MINOR LEAGUE CONTRACT LOS ANGELES – The 2008 National League West Division Champion Los Angeles Dodgers today announced the signing of 18-year-old Korean infielder Tae-hyeok Nam to a minor league contract. Nam becomes the first Korean high school player signed by the Dodgers. Assistant General Manager, Scouting Logan White made the announcement. " Nam is strong physically with good power and well above average speed for his age," said White. "With the help of our player development staff, I’m confident that he will become a fine player." The corner infielder stands 6’1" and 200 lbs. He currently plays at Jemulpo High School in Seoul , Korea and batted .314 with 22 homers and 43 RBI in 65 games this season. "I’ve been watching him throughout his high school years and believe that his excellent work ethic will push him up to the big leagues," said Dodgers’ scouting supervisor in Korea , Byung-Hwan An. "I grew up watching Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers are my favorite team", said Nam , who turned 18 in March. "I am very excited to be a Dodger and I can’t wait to play in a Dodger uniform."