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Ha-Seong Kim's RBI double, 10/15/2022
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Padres Sign Ha-Seong Kim to a Four-Year Contract
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The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean
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The Importance of Ha-Seong Kim
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Ha-Seong Kim, Padres Reportedly Agree to Contract After Blake
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Kim Ha-seong hits another leadoff homer to kick off 11-1 rout
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Could Ha-Seong Kim be the Padres break out player in 2022
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Ha-Seong Kim: 2023 All-Star?
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MLB hot stove: Padres reach agreement with Korean infielder Ha
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Kim Ha-seong ends homer drought, helps Padres snap losing streak
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Ha-Seong Kim a defensive whiz as rookie
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Two career highs in one week: Kim Ha-seong has arrived
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Finally took a picture in PetcoPark with my Ha-Seong Kim's Korean
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Ha-Seong Kim makes impressive catch in foul territory
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Padres focused on making Ha-seong Kim comfortable, with help from