Ha-Seong Kim was a 21-year-old when Korea was ousted early in the 2017 WBC; his breakthrough with the Padres shifts him into a leadership role in this year's event
Before Ha-Seong Kim became a fan favorite in San Diego, before he jumped to the United States, before he won three straight Gold Gloves in Korea, he was a 21-year-old shortstop who hoped the World Baseball Classic would be the perfect springboard for a budding career.
Even the family and friends closest to Kim best knew better than to razz him or really talk to discuss it at all. Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts and second baseman Ha-Seong Kim laugh together during Saturday’s workout.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Column: No shortage of shortstops for deep-gloved Padres at spring trainingManny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Ha-Seong Kim and Jake Cronenworth all own experience at the most important defensive position in the game
Read more »
Fears, questions about N. Korea's growing nuclear arsenalNorth Korea's latest missile launches are a demonstration of the country's avowed ability to use nuclear force against South Korea and the mainland U.S. How immediate is that threat? There’s no question that North Korea has nuclear bombs, and that it has missiles that place the U.S. mainland, South Korea and Japan within striking distance.
Read more »
Padres notes: Big names to play early spring games; stiff competition for extra OF spotXander Bogaerts, Manny Machado, Juan Soto and others will get ample time in Cactus League games before departing for WBC
Read more »
'The script is ready:' Padres no longer the Dodgers' 'little brother' in NL WestThe San Diego Padres, after being bullied since the day they were born, are convinced they are bigger, badder and better than the Los Angeles Dodgers, their neighbors up north on the I-5, says BNightengale
Read more »
Nick Martinez considers pitching in WBC to be an honor, maintains Padres are his priorityRight-hander will start for Teanm USA, which he expects to allow him to prepare properly for the regular season
Read more »
Column: Padres' contract with Manny Machado contract has been a win-win-win deal so farPadres star is ready to bet on himself as he enters the final year before a planned opt out; that should be good news for the 2023 club
Read more »