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The Importance of Ha-Seong Kim
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Ha-Seong Kim's grand slam leads Padres over Marlins 6-2
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Padres INF Ha-Seong Kim (knee) exits, X-rays negative
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Padres avoid sweep, beat Dodgers 4-2
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Kim Ha-seong's hitting streak reaches 13 games - The Korea Times
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The Padres must prioritize extension of Ha-Seong Kim
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong extends hitting streak to 14 - The Korea Times
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Ha-Seong Kim's first career homer, 04/10/2021
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San Diego's first two home runs by Kim Ha-seong
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong showing improvements at plate in sophomore campaign