Career timeline: Ha-Seong Kim

2014: KBO Days

Kim had an illustrious 7-year KBO career as a member of the Heroes. He finished his time there with a lifetime .294/.373/.493 batting line

Dec. 31, 2020: Stateside

During his posting period, Kim signed a 4-year, $28 million deal with the Padres

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Apr. 3, 2021: 1st hit, 1st RBI

Kim got a 2-for-1 special, knocking his 1st MLB hit to left field and driving in a run to give the Friars the lead

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Apr. 10 2021: Texas sized homer

Kim notched his 1st career HR against the Rangers to help the team secure a 7-4 victory

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Aug. 26, 2022: A career-high night!

The utility player drove in a career-high 5 runners in a game against the Royals, spraying the ball all over the field

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Oct. 2022: Taste of October

Kim saw his 1st postseason action when the Padres took down the Mets and Dodgers, but ultimately lost to the Phillies in the NLCS

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Apr. 3, 2023: Walk it off

Kim hit the 1st walk-off HR of his career to beat the division rival D-backs

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Aug. 21, 2023: Big Moment Thriver

Coming through in big moments became a trend for Kim in '23. His grand slam pushed the Padres ahead of the Fish

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2023: Strong finish

While the Padres missed the playoffs, Kim finished the year strong. He stole a career-high 38 bases, and finished with MVP votes

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2023: Gold Glove History

Kim took home honors in the utility category, becoming the 1st Korean player to win the award

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Mar. 17, 2024: Homecoming

In the Seoul Series, Kim hit a 2-run shot, sending the crowd into a frenzy

What else will Kim accomplish?