Ha-Seong Kim

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Diego Padres #5 prospect in 2021
  Hitting: 55. Power: 45. Running: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.
  
  TRACK RECORD: Kim showed rare athleticism from an early age and became an everyday shortstop at 19 years old in the Korea Baseball Organization, South Korea's major league. He quickly drew MLB scouts’ attention and blossomed into one of the country's biggest stars from 2015-20, averaging more than 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases per season. Kim saved his best for last and hit .330 with a career-high 30 home runs, 109 RBIs and 23 stolen bases for Kiwoom in 2020. The Heroes posted him after the season and he signed a four-year, $28 million contract with the Padres.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Kim will likely face an adjustment period in the U.S., but he has the tools and athleticism to be an impact player over time. He’s an athletic, instinctual defender who plays a solid shortstop and has the versatility to play second or third base. He puts himself in good positions to make throws and has average arm strength, with the ability to reach back for more as needed. Kim rarely faced fastballs above 90 mph in Korea and may struggle initially against MLB pitching, but he has a good swing and the twitch and athleticism to adjust and eventually be an above-average hitter. He has the power to drive balls out to his pull side and projects for around 15 home runs, though he will get pull-happy at times and can struggle with pitches moving away from him. Kim previously flashed plus speed, but in 2020 he clocked more average run times. He still adds value on the bases as a capable basestealer with good jumps and instincts.
  
  THE FUTURE: Kim’s well-rounded skill set allows him to impact the game in a variety of ways. He has the ability to be anything from an everyday infielder to a multi-positional regular.

Top 100 Rankings

• Ranked Baseball America's #78 prospect in 2021

• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 55. Power: 45. Running: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.
  
  TRACK RECORD: Kim showed rare athleticism from an early age and became an everyday shortstop at 19 years old in the Korea Baseball Organization, South Korea's major league. He quickly drew MLB scouts’ attention and blossomed into one of the country's biggest stars from 2015-20, averaging more than 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases per season. Kim saved his best for last and hit .330 with a career-high 30 home runs, 109 RBIs and 23 stolen bases for Kiwoom in 2020. The Heroes posted him after the season and he signed a four-year, $28 million contract with the Padres.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Kim will likely face an adjustment period in the U.S., but he has the tools and athleticism to be an impact player over time. He’s an athletic, instinctual defender who plays a solid shortstop and has the versatility to play second or third base. He puts himself in good positions to make throws and has average arm strength, with the ability to reach back for more as needed. Kim rarely faced fastballs above 90 mph in Korea and may struggle initially against MLB pitching, but he has a good swing and the twitch and athleticism to adjust and eventually be an above-average hitter. He has the power to drive balls out to his pull side and projects for around 15 home runs, though he will get pull-happy at times and can struggle with pitches moving away from him. Kim previously flashed plus speed, but in 2020 he clocked more average run times. He still adds value on the bases as a capable basestealer with good jumps and instincts.
  
  THE FUTURE: Kim’s well-rounded skill set allows him to impact the game in a variety of ways. He has the ability to be anything from an everyday infielder to a multi-positional regular.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 55. Power: 45. Running: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.
  
  TRACK RECORD: Kim showed rare athleticism from an early age and became an everyday shortstop at 19 years old in the Korea Baseball Organization, South Korea's major league. He quickly drew MLB scouts’ attention and blossomed into one of the country's biggest stars from 2015-20, averaging more than 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases per season. Kim saved his best for last and hit .330 with a career-high 30 home runs, 109 RBIs and 23 stolen bases for Kiwoom in 2020. The Heroes posted him after the season and he signed a four-year, $28 million contract with the Padres.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Kim will likely face an adjustment period in the U.S., but he has the tools and athleticism to be an impact player over time. He’s an athletic, instinctual defender who plays a solid shortstop and has the versatility to play second or third base. He puts himself in good positions to make throws and has average arm strength, with the ability to reach back for more as needed. Kim rarely faced fastballs above 90 mph in Korea and may struggle initially against MLB pitching, but he has a good swing and the twitch and athleticism to adjust and eventually be an above-average hitter. He has the power to drive balls out to his pull side and projects for around 15 home runs, though he will get pull-happy at times and can struggle with pitches moving away from him. Kim previously flashed plus speed, but in 2020 he clocked more average run times. He still adds value on the bases as a capable basestealer with good jumps and instincts.
  
  THE FUTURE: Kim’s well-rounded skill set allows him to impact the game in a variety of ways. He has the ability to be anything from an everyday infielder to a multi-positional regular.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Kim showed rare athleticism from an early age and became an everyday shortstop at 19 years old in KBO. He quickly drew scouts’ attention and blossomed into one of Korea’s biggest stars from 2015-20, averaging more than 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases per season. Kim saved his best for last and hit .330 with a career-high 30 home runs, 109 RBIs and 23 stolen bases for Kiwoom in 2020. The Heroes posted him after the season.
  
  Scouting Report: Kim will likely face an adjustment period in the U.S., but he has the tools and athleticism to be an impact player over time. He’s an athletic, instinctual defender who plays a solid shortstop and has the versatility to play second or third base. He puts himself in good positions to make throws and has average arm strength, with the ability to reach back for more as needed. Kim rarely faced fastballs above 90 mph in Korea and may struggle initially against MLB pitching, but he has a good swing and the twitch and athleticism to adjust and eventually be an above-average hitter. He has the power to drive balls out to his pull side and projects for around 15 home runs, though he will get pull-happy at times and can struggle with pitches moving away from him. Kim previously flashed plus speed, but in 2020 he clocked more average run times. He still adds value on the bases as a capable basestealer with good jumps and instincts.
  
  The Future: Kim’s well-rounded skill set allows him to impact the game in a variety of ways. He has the ability to be anything from an everyday shortstop to a multi-positional regular.