Ha-Seong Kim
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2026)
Ha-Seong Kim is a shortstop who has played in Major League Baseball since 2021 for the San Diego Padres, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 6 seasons. In 639 career games, he has hit .234 with 473 hits, 52 home runs, and 226 RBI. Ha-Seong Kim is a Gold Glove.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 168 lb
- Born
- 10/17/1995 in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- MLB Debut
- 2021-04-01
- Awards
- Gold Glove
- Jersey
- #7
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 639 | 2,025 | 259 | 473 | 85 | 9 | 52 | 226 | 86 | 238 | 449 | .234 | .318 | .361 | .679 | -403 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .361 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Career OPS .679 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SDN | NL | 117 | 267 | 27 | 54 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 6 | 22 | 71 | .202 | .243 (-17%) | .317 (-15%) | .410 (-14%) | .727 (-14%) | -665.8 |
| 2022 | SDN | NL | 150 | 517 | 58 | 130 | 29 | 3 | 11 | 59 | 12 | 51 | 100 | .251 | .242 (+4%) | .311 (+4%) | .394 (-3%) | .706 (avg) | 73.4 |
| 2023 | SDN | NL | 152 | 538 | 84 | 140 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 60 | 38 | 75 | 124 | .260 | .248 (+5%) | .320 (+10%) | .414 (-4%) | .734 (+2%) | 427.7 |
| 2024 | SDN | NL | 121 | 403 | 60 | 94 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 47 | 22 | 58 | 77 | .233 | .243 (-4%) | .312 (+6%) | .399 (-7%) | .711 (-2%) | 8.5 |
| 2025 | TBA | AL | 24 | 84 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 23 | .214 | .245 (-13%) | .315 (-8%) | .403 (-20%) | .718 (-15%) | -184.2 |
| 2025 | ATL | NL | 24 | 87 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 16 | .253 | .245 (+3%) | .315 (avg) | .403 (-9%) | .718 (-5%) | -184.2 |
| 2026 | ATL | NL | 51 | 129 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 38 | .116 | .243 (-52%) | .318 (-31%) | .400 (-65%) | .718 (-50%) | 0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 639 | 2,025 | 259 | 473 | 85 | 9 | 52 | 226 | 86 | 238 | 449 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -525 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (588 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 293 | 918 | 107 | 210 | 23 | 86 | .229 |
| Away | 295 | 978 | 141 | 248 | 29 | 131 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | ATL | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-27 | ATL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | ATL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-24 | ATL | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | ATL | WAS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-22 | ATL | WAS | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | ATL | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | ATL | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-19 | ATL | DET | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-17 | ATL | WAS | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 132 | 123 | 201 | 329 | 4 | 72 |
| 3B | 79 | 64 | 48 | 126 | 2 | 14 |
| SS | 350 | 327 | 365 | 806 | 25 | 174 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SDN | 2B | 21 | 20 | 23 | 45 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | SDN | 3B | 23 | 18 | 13 | 41 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | SDN | SS | 35 | 25 | 37 | 91 | 4 | 25 |
| 2022 | SDN | 3B | 24 | 17 | 16 | 32 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | SDN | SS | 131 | 125 | 120 | 327 | 8 | 59 |
| 2023 | SDN | 2B | 106 | 98 | 166 | 269 | 4 | 57 |
| 2023 | SDN | 3B | 32 | 29 | 19 | 53 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | SDN | SS | 20 | 16 | 13 | 44 | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 | SDN | SS | 121 | 119 | 145 | 263 | 11 | 64 |
| 2025 | TBA | 2B | 5 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | TBA | SS | 19 | 19 | 19 | 39 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | ATL | SS | 24 | 23 | 31 | 42 | 0 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 132 |
| Third Base | 79 |
| Shortstop | 350 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gold Glove | UT |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 5.0 | 420 | 0 |
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Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ha-Seong Kim: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is April 1, 2021; Ha-Seong Kim is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. Kim played for the San Diego Padres (2021 through 2024), the Tampa Bay Rays (2025), and the Atlanta Braves (2025 through 2026). Kim, born on October 17, 1995, in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, is listed as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. Kim's listed size is 5 feet, 9 inches and 168 pounds.
Across 639 games at the plate, Kim's career line reads 473 hits in 2,025 at bats for a .234 average; the totals also include 52 homers, 226 runs batted in, and 86 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .318 clip and slugging .361, Kim carries a .679 OPS. Against a .245 league average for those years, Kim's .234 average was near the norm. 2023 was Kim's biggest home run year, with 17. No season topped the 140 hits of 2023. On the bases, the high point was 38 steals in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ha-Seong Kim
- What years did Ha-Seong Kim play?
- Ha-Seong Kim played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2026.
- Was Ha-Seong Kim a pitcher?
- No. Ha-Seong Kim was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Ha-Seong Kim hit?
- Ha-Seong Kim hit 52 career home runs with 473 hits.
- What teams has Ha-Seong Kim played for?
- Ha-Seong Kim has played for 3 teams: the San Diego Padres (2021–2024), the Tampa Bay Rays (2025), and the Atlanta Braves (2025–2026).
- What awards has Ha-Seong Kim won?
- Ha-Seong Kim has won the Gold Glove (2023).
- What are Ha-Seong Kim's career stats?
- In 639 games, Ha-Seong Kim has 473 hits, 52 home runs, 226 RBI, 259 runs, and 86 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- What position does Ha-Seong Kim play?
- Ha-Seong Kim plays primarily as a shortstop, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Ha-Seong Kim and how much does he weigh?
- Ha-Seong Kim is listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 168 pounds.
- What number does Ha-Seong Kim wear?
- Ha-Seong Kim wears number 7, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Ha-Seong Kim hit each season?
- Ha-Seong Kim's home runs by season: 8 in 2021, 11 in 2022, 17 in 2023, 11 in 2024, 5 in 2025, and 0 in 2026. His most in one season was 17, in 2023.
- What was Ha-Seong Kim's career batting average?
- Ha-Seong Kim batted .234 over his career, with 473 hits in 2,025 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ha-Seong Kim have?
- Ha-Seong Kim drove in 226 runs in his career.