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Padres: What role will Ha-Seong Kim play this season?
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Seth Lugo labors in decisive five-run fifth against Astros
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Ha-Seong Kim's solo home run, 06/22/2021
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PADRES FANS GO CRAZY FOR HA-SEONG KIM AFTER FINAL HOME GAME OF 2023 MLB SEASON!!! 9-24-23
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San Diego Padres second baseman Ha-seong Kim (7) reacts to a strike out call during an MLB regular season game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Ju Stock Photo - Alamy
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Ha-Seong Kim's go-ahead homer, 06/19/2021
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Veterans, rookies alike fuel Padres' offense
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Max Scherzer: Padres left wanting as Dodgers ace shuts them down - Sports Illustrated
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Padres need Ha-Seong Kim more than ever amid another eventful playoff chase - The Athletic
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Ha-Seong Kim's sprawling catch, 04/15/2023
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong takes postseason lead in runs in NLDS win over Dodgers