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Padres Daily: Moving on; Awesome Kim; Abrams' bounce-back plays Ha-seong Kim has a day that shows he might be part of the offensive solution

APRIL 29, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Kim's double clears bases, Padres finish sweep of Reds

Ha-Seong Kim hit a tiebreaking, three-run double in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5 to complete a season sweep in the series

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Swats second homer Kim went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two total runs and two total RBI in Tuesday's 9-6 victory over the Reds.

Impact Kim kicked off the scoring for San Diego with a third-inning solo homer off Reiver Sanmartin, and he produced another run with a bases-loaded walk in the following frame. The infielder is batting just .194 on the season, but three of his seven hits have gone for extra bases (two homers, one triple), and he is tied for second on the team with 10 runs scored.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in lineup versus lefty Kim will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Kim will stick in the starting nine for the seventh time in eight games, but he's mostly been the beneficiary of the Padres opposing a heavy slate of left-handed pitching. With southpaw Reiver Sanmartin on the mound for Cincinnati in the series opener, the righty-hitting Kim will get the nod at shortstop once again over the lefty-hitting CJ Abrams, who still appears to have a hold on the larger side of a platoon at the position. Kim hasn't done much to take advantage of the uptick in playing time, as he's slashed .158/.273/.316 over his last six starts.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks first homer Kim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Kim took Buck Farmer yard in the seventh inning to collect his first homer of the season. He's primarily split playing time with CJ Abrams at shortstop to begin the season, though Kim was in the lineup Wednesday due to Luke Voit getting a day off. Kim's overall line remains unremarkable, but he has racked up eight runs scored across only 32 plate appearances on the campaign.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Enough little things; Tatis' barehanded footwork; Machado's tireless production Padres not lighting up scoreboard, but they are playing pristine defense, pitching well, walking, moving runners

APRIL 19, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sitting Wednesday Kim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Kim and CJ Abrams have had a near-even split of the shortstop work to begin the season, with the former picking up three starts at the position to the latter's four. With Kim off to a 2-for-10 start at the dish and Abrams having gone 1-for-11, neither player looks to have made much separation from the other in the job battle at this stage.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Kim is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Kim received the start at shortstop Opening Day and went 0-for-3 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base during the loss to Arizona. Top prospect CJ Abrams will step into the lineup for San Diego on Friday.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag Opening Day Kim went 0-for-3 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Arizona.

Impact Though he didn't manage to produce any hits, Kim scored both of San Diego's runs out of the eighth spot in the order. He also nabbed the team's first theft of the campaign. Kim's opportunity for the Opening Day start was largely due to the absence of Fernando Tatis (wrist), though the recent promotion of CJ Abrams to the majors figures to cut into Kim's playing time to some extent.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ha-seong Kim triples, homers; Nick Martinez strikes out seven in Padres' victory over Rangers CJ Abrams steals another base; Victor Caratini, Jose Azocar add home runs

APRIL 5, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hitting .300 this spring Kim is slashing .300/.417/.350 with a double, an RBI, four runs and a stolen base over 24 Cactus League plate appearances.

Impact Kim's importance to the Padres' lineup grew considerably with the news that Fernando Tatis will miss multiple months due to a wrist injury. The predominant belief has been that Kim will open the campaign as San Diego's starting shortstop, and he hasn't done anything this spring to fall out of favor. However, the emergence of prized prospect CJ Abrams -- who is hitting .333 with a pair of homers in Cactus League action -- has introduced an alternate scenario in which Abrams could be fast-tracked to the majors, in which case Abrams would likely log plenty of time at shortstop.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ha-seong Kim more at home heading into second year with Padres The pitching, culture and food was all part of the adjustment as Ha-seong Kim waded through in first MLB season with Padres

MARCH 24, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ha-seong Kim debuts in Padres loss to Cubs Ha-seong Kim returns from hamstring tweak and Luis Campusano and CJ Abrams homer in Padres' Cactus League loss to Cubs

MARCH 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Laces two extra-base hits Kim went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a strikeout in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Kim got San Diego on the board with his second-inning shot to left off Los Angeles starter Tony Gonsolin and later knocked a ground-rule double in the sixth. The long ball is the 25-year-old's second in his last four games and Kim finishes September batting 6-for-23 with two doubles and the two homers, though that total came in just 11 games.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win over Giants Kim went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in Thursday's 7-6 victory over San Francisco.

Impact Kim entered the day mired in a 5-for-38 skid over his last 28 games, but he produced an RBI single in the first inning and added a solo homer in the sixth. It was both Kim's first homer and first multi-hit performance since Aug. 1. He's hitting just .206/.273/.347 with seven home runs and five stolen bases (six attempts) in 277 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Kim isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Kim is likely in line for increased playing time since Jake Cronenworth is dealing with a fracture on his left ring finger, but he'll remain out of the lineup Saturday. Fernando Tatis will shift to shortstop while Tommy Pham starts in left field.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 28, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sitting again Saturday Kim isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Kim has gone 3-for-9 with a home run, a double, three runs and three RBI across his last four appearances, but he'll be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Jake Cronenworth will shift to shortstop while Eric Hosmer remains at first base.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Kim isn't starting Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim has had increased playing time at shortstop recently with Fernando Tatis (shoulder) sidelined, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Jake Cronenworth will start at shortstop while Eric Hosmer takes over at first base.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Kim isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Kim has been filling in at shortstop with Fernando Tatis (shoulder) sidelined, and he's gone 3-for-8 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs across the last two games. Jake Cronenworth will shift to shortstop while Jurickson Profar starts at first base.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks sixth homer Kim went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Kim doubled in the first inning, driving in two runs. In addition, he homered off Antonio Santos in the sixth inning. Kim is receiving additional playing time now that Fernando Tatis (shoulder) is on the 10-day injured list. Kim has struggled in July, batting .229 with eight RBI and three runs scored. He hit his first home run Sunday since June 22. The 25-year-old is slashing just .214/.273/.364 with six long balls, 29 RBI, 20 runs and five steals in 229 plate appearances.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth and Kim lead Padres past Colorado 8-1

Ha-Seong Kim homered and drove in three runs, and Jake Cronenworth contributed three hits to lead the San Diego Padres to an 8-1 victory and a split of a four-game series against t...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns to bench role Kim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Kim started in both of the past two games, going 0-for-6 to drop his season-long average to .209. The rookie's defensive versatility could be enough for him to earn a few starts per week, but he won't be in store for a full-time role now that San Diego has all of its primary infielders and outfielders available.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kim's development pleases Padres Padres are no longer about development at big-league level, but they have embraced rookie infielder

JULY 1, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Returns to lineup Sunday Kim (finger) is starting at third base and batting seventh Sunday versus Arizona, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The 25-year-old has been nursing a finger injury throughout the week and will start for the first time in four games, though he appeared off the bench in each contest. Kim has found success in June, going 9-for-32 with two homers, a double, five RBI, three runs and a stolen base in 18 games.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Kim's double clears bases, Padres finish sweep of Reds

Cronenworth and Kim lead Padres past Colorado 8-1