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Padres pregame: Xander Bogaerts still leading off as Ha-Seong Kim returns to lineup; Jose Espada called up - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres' Ha-Seong Kim, endearing defensive wizard
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SDSU dominant again in 85-54 win over SJSU
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Ha-Seong Kim has more defensive WAR (1.2) than Aaron Judge has offensive WAR (1.1). : r/Padres
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Ha-Seong Kim makes amazing defensive adjustment
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The Padres must prioritize extension of Ha-Seong Kim
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Jamie Devane East Village Times
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Ha-Seong Kim makes amazing defensive adjustment
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San Diego Padres Down on the Farm report for June 8/ Padres
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Could Ha-Seong Kim push Fernando Tatis Jr. to the outfield?