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S. Korean infielder Kim Ha-seong hoping for knockout meeting vs
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The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean
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Getting to know new Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim
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Padres notes: Ha-Seong Kim exceeds own expectations; Robert Suarez
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Padres News: Bob Melvin Reacts To Ha-Seong Kim's New Swing
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Padres' shortstop Kim Ha-seong named finalist for NL Gold Glove Award
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2019 WBSC Premier12 Korean star shortstop Kim Ha-seong inks $28m
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Padres need Ha-Seong Kim more than ever amid another eventful
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Ha-Seong Kim finding place on San Diego Padres
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong smacks 10th homer of season
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Ha-Seong Kim contract: When does the Korean shortstop's deal with