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Fox commentator confuses Kim Ha-seong for Japanese player
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Is Kim Adjusting or Getting Lucky? - Last Word On Baseball
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As only active S. Korean big leaguer, Padres' Kim Ha-seong showing life at plate
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The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean ballplayers - The Athletic
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To flip or not to flip: Padres infielder Kim Ha-seong ponders as he joins demonstrative club
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The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean ballplayers - The Athletic
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong picks up RBI in stunning NLDS victory over Dodgers
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Padres infielder Kim Ha-seong eager to help nat'l team double play partner Edman
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The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean ballplayers - The Athletic
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Padres Sign Ha-Seong Kim to a Four-Year Contract, by FriarWire
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Padres notes: Ha-Seong Kim sets the tone; Alek Jacob avoids surgery; Matt Batten at first - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres, Dodgers likely to open season in South Korea next year - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres notes: Ha-Seong Kim exceeds own expectations; Robert Suarez set to return; Taylor Kohlwey debuts - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Ha-Seong Kim now a veteran presence for both Padres, Korea's World Baseball Classic team - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Ha-Seong Kim Is a Lot of Fun, and Fits Perfectly With the San Diego Padres