HA-SEONG KIM NEWS

Fills stat sheet Friday Kim went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, a stolen base and three total runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Kim did a little bit of everything in this contest, putting together productive at-bats from the No. 5 spot. This was his first multi-hit game since Sept. 2 -- in the 11 games in between, he went a paltry 4-for-38 (.105). The shortstop still isn't at risk of losing much playing time, and he's had an altogether solid year with nine homers, 10 steals, 52 RBI, 52 runs scored and a .251/.324/.379 slash line through 134 contests.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Column: Ha-Seong Kim! Player is living up to the chant Padres' second-year player has taken some sting from absence of Fernando Tatis Jr.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres pregame: Ha-Seong Kim leading off against tough Giants lefty With Jurickson Profar slumping, Ha-Seong Kim getting starts as leadoff hitter against lefties

AUGUST 29, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Being Ha-Seong Kim: Padres' everyday shortstop not trying to replace Fernando Tatis Jr. Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim continuing to grow into his role in Year 2 in the United States

AUGUST 23, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres notes: Ha-Seong Kim's sacrifice, Joe Musgrove looking for gold Ha-Seong Kim makes incredible play in foul territory in Padres victory over Nationals

AUGUST 22, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Swipes bag Sunday Kim went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact Kim has cooled off a bit since his three-hit, four-RBI game Wednesday. Across his last four contests, he's gone 2-for-13 with a pair of walks, though he was able to add a steal Sunday, which was his second in August and his ninth of the year. The shortstop is slashing .252/.329/.375 with six home runs, 44 RBI and 44 runs scored through 113 contests.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Net proves no match for Kim on this crazy catch SAN DIEGO -- Those extended nets in front of the stands certainly keep fans safe from hard-hit foul balls. But they can’t stop a determined...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

Drives in four runs Wednesday Kim went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, a run and four RBI in a 10-3 victory against Miami on Wednesday.

Impact The Padres scored five runs in the first inning, with the fifth among that tally coming on a Kim double that scored Trent Grisham. Kim also produced the final three runs of the contest with a bases-clearing double in the ninth. The shortstop has three multi-hit performances over his past five contests to push his season batting average to .255. He's slashing .310/.344/.483 with eight doubles and nine RBI through 16 games in August.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held out for first time this month Kim is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim is riding a six-game hitting streak and has doubled in five straight appearances, but he also started the last 21 games, so manager Bob Melvin decided it was time for a day off. Jake Cronenworth will man the shortstop position Sunday for the Padres.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to keep everyday role Kim is expected to continue as the Padres' everyday shortstop with Fernando Tatis suspended into next season, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact There were questions about how Tatis' imminent return would impact Kim's playing time, but with the former handed an 80-game ban Friday for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, those questions are now moot. Though the loss of Tatis for this campaign and beyond is massively disappointing for the Padres, there is at least some consolation in the fact that Kim has been a defensive standout this season and has shown improvement at the plate. Since July 1, Kim is slashing .301/.344/.442 with two home runs, 15 RBI, 13 runs and four stolen bases over 35 games.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Real lineup length finally shows up; the business model New-look Padres finally stack together new results; Juan Soto keeps streaking; Ha-Seong Kim does too

AUGUST 11, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres Daily: Stirring the trade pot; Kim's imperative status; Manaea mans up; so much purple Trade deadline looms, Padres might be steering ship; Ha-Seong Kim has become crucial; Luke Voit gets a break

AUGUST 1, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Swipes bag in loss Kim went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a loss to the Twins on Saturday.

Impact Kim followed his big game Friday with a more modest performance Saturday, though fantasy managers who roster the infielder will largely be satisfied with the stolen base. The 26-year-old has swiped a bag in each of his past two games and is up to seven thefts on the campaign, one more than he logged in 117 contests last season. Kim has shown improvement this year with a .244/.329/.365 slash line, six homers and 35 RBI, though he'll likely lose playing time when Fernando Tatis (wrist) finally makes his return to the team.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet Friday Kim went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Friday's 10-1 win over the Twins.

Impact Kim went yard in the second inning, snapping a 17-game homer drought. The shortstop also singled, stole second and scored in the fifth. This was just his second multi-hit performance since the All-Star break. For the season, he's slashing .243/.327/.365 with six homers, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored and six stolen bases in 91 contests.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Saturday's lineup Kim was added to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

Impact Kim was initially slated to be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game, but he'll start at shortstop and bat ninth after CJ Abrams (undisclosed) was scratched. Over his last seven games, Kim has hit .333 with three doubles, four RBI, two runs and a stolen base.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Kim isn't starting Saturday against the Mets.

Impact Kim started five of the six games leading up to the All-Star break, but he'll now take a seat for a third consecutive matchup. CJ Abrams is starting at shortstop and batting ninth.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Kim is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Mets.

Impact Kim will remain on the bench for the second game in a row Friday after also getting a breather Sunday versus the Diamondbacks prior to the All-Star break. CJ Abrams will draw another start at shortstop and bat ninth against New York.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Kim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks

Impact CJ Abrams will fill in at shortstop for Kim, who gets a breather for the Padres' final game before the All-Star break after recording at least one hit while starting in each of the past five contests. Kim should continue to serve as San Diego's primary option at shortstop until Fernando Tatis (wrist) is deemed ready to return from the 60-day injured list for his 2022 debut.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Registers fifth steal Kim went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Kim has hit safely in five straight games since he returned from a thumb injury. In that span, he's gone 7-for-20 (.350) with three doubles, four RBI, two runs scored and a steal. The shortstop owns a .243/.330/.364 slash line with five home runs, five steals, 31 RBI, 35 runs scored, 15 doubles and two triples in 83 contests overall. Kim's starting role at shortstop will likely be safe to begin the second half of the campaign, but he could see reduced playing time once Fernando Tatis (wrist) is ready to make his season debut.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two doubles in return Kim (thumb) went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Kim missed the last two games with a nagging thumb injury. He was the only Padre to record any extra-base hits in this contest, including his RBI double to open the scoring in the second inning. The shortstop has posted multiple hits in four of his nine games in July, going 9-for-24 (.375). He's slashing .239/.330/.364 with five home runs, 28 RBI, 33 runs scored, four stolen bases and 14 doubles through 79 contests overall.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Kim (thumb) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday at Colorado, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim has been held out the past few games by a thumb issue, but he'll rejoin the lineup Tuesday and start things off as the leadoff man. He has a .350/.435/.500 slash line with one home run, two RBI and four runs through eight games in July.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Kim (thumb) isn't starting Monday against the Rockies, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kim aggravated a thumb injury Saturday and will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. CJ Abrams is starting at shortstop and batting eighth.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits due to thumb injury Kim (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Kim will take a seat for the series finale after he aggravated a thumb injury during Saturday's 3-1 loss. CJ Abrams will step in at shortstop in place of Kim, who can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener at Colorado.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates thumb injury Kim left Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Giants following his third at-bat after aggravating his thumb injury, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim was held out of the starting lineup twice earlier this week because of that injury. Kim was 0-for-2 with a walk in the loss, including hitting into a double play with the bases loaded in the second inning that ended the Padres' best threat against Carlos Rodon.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times Kim (thumb) went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Giants.

Impact Kim was held out of Thursday's lineup with a thumb issue, but it was never a serious concern. He's already posted three multi-hit efforts through six games in July. That's lifted his slash line for the year to .236/.325/.357 with five home runs, 27 RBI, 33 runs scored and four stolen bases through 295 plate appearances.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE