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The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean
The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean ballplayers - The Athletic
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Could Ha-Seong Kim be the Padres break out player in 2022
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Padres infielder Kim Ha-seong eager to help nat'l team double play partner Edman
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Obsessed with Ha-Seong Kim being a Bad Bunny fan🫶 #padres #badbunny #
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Leaner and meaner, Padres infielder Kim Ha-seong ready to attack fastballs in Year 3
Ha-Seong Kim, David Dahl go back to back to walk off D-backs
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Padres shortstop Kim Ha-seong seeking improvement at plate after Gold Glove-worthy sophomore season
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To flip or not to flip: Padres infielder Kim Ha-seong ponders as he joins demonstrative club
Korean reel: Ha-Seong Kim, 09/14/2022
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong suffers bruised knee after fouling off pitch, may avoid IL stint
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong trying to make most of limited opportunities
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The Importance of Ha-Seong Kim
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Is Kim Adjusting or Getting Lucky? - Last Word On Baseball