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Sources: Dodgers, Padres might have series in Korea in 2024 - The Athletic
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San Diego - The Athletic
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Padres: Ha-Seong Kim self-evaluates with help of analytics
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San Diego - The Athletic
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Ha-Seong Kim a defensive whiz as rookie
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong showing improvements at plate in sophomore campaign
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Ha-Seong Kim Is a Lot of Fun, and Fits Perfectly With the San Diego Padres
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Despite disastrous 2023 record from Padres $256,812,289 roster, Ha-Seong Kim has been MLB's breakout star
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Kim on his helmet: “I tried all the helmets in the clubhouse, all the helmets in the storage room but nothing fits. So I had to customize it numerous times. But still
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Ha-Seong Kim double San Diego Padres beat Atlanta Braves