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The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean ballplayers - The Athletic
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Padres' 2024 Korea Season Opener Proves Spending Spree Paid Off - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong showing improvements at plate in sophomore campaign
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Fernando Tatis Jr. suspension: Can Ha-Seong Kim continue breakout season in place of Padres' star shortstop?
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong collects 1st MLB hit, RBI
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The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean ballplayers - The Athletic
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Ha-Seong Kim - MLB Second base - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic
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Padres Daily: Focusing on Awesome Ha-Seong Kim - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres Daily: Focusing on Awesome Ha-Seong Kim - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Ha-Seong Kim's diving catch, 09/03/2022