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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Padres star Ha-seong Kim reacts to the announcement of MLB Korea Games: I cannot express in words how happy I am
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Ha-Seong Kim injured kicking water cooler
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Padres focused on making Ha-seong Kim comfortable, with help from countryman - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Why Blue Jays didn't lose out when Ha-Seong Kim signed with Padres
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Padres need Ha-Seong Kim more than ever amid another eventful playoff chase - The Athletic
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The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim is inspiring the next wave of Korean ballplayers - The Athletic
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2022 Padres Player Review: Ha-Seong Kim - Gaslamp Ball