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.
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