Ha-Seong Kim

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Atlanta Braves · SS/2B

Age 315' 10" · 200 lbsBats Right

#376 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a down 2025 season after winning the Padres MVP in 2023, the 30-year-old shortstop faces a critical year with the Braves following a disastrous early 2026 stretch marked by a .068 average across 73 at-bats. Fantasy managers should approach Kim with significant caution, as his recent performance suggests he may be in decline from his peak years or dealing with an underlying issue affecting his ability to consistently make contact. While his track record includes modest power and speed contributions—he's posted 5+ home runs and stolen bases in recent seasons—the current trajectory offers minimal upside unless he demonstrates a dramatic turnaround. His role with Atlanta and whether the team provides everyday at-bats will be critical determinants of his fantasy viability going forward.

News Updates

Ha-Seong Kim sits out Game 3 wild-card contest
Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim was not included in the lineup for Game 3 of the wild-card series against Philadelphia. The absence limited Atlanta's offensive depth in the series clincher.
Oct 2, 2026
Kim delivers walk-off hit for Braves
Atlanta Braves infielder Ha-Seong Kim provided the game-winning hit in Wednesday's victory, delivering an unlikely hero moment that justified the organization's confidence in the veteran despite his $20 million salary. Kim's clutch performance highlighted the importance of player perseverance and team faith. The Braves secured an important win in a competitive stretch.
Aug 27, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2021	San Diego Padres	117	298	267	.202	8	34	27	6	71	.270	.352	.622
2022	San Diego Padres	150	582	517	.251	11	59	58	12	100	.325	.383	.708
2023	San Diego Padres	152	626	538	.260	17	60	84	38	124	.351	.398	.749
2024	San Diego Padres	121	470	403	.233	11	47	60	22	77	.330	.370	.700
2025	2 teams▼	48	191	171	.234	5	17	19	6	39	.304	.345	.649
2026	Atlanta Braves	51	147	129	.116	0	9	11	2	38	.219	.140	.359
Career	Totals	639	2314	2025	.234	52	226	259	86	449	.318	.361	.679

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2025	Durham Bulls	21	91	72	.208	0	6	11	6	10	.352	.250	.602
2026	3 teams▼	25	96	79	.241	1	6	13	4	15	.375	.342	.717
Career	Totals	46	187	151	.225	1	12	24	10	25	.364	.298	.662

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	24	20	.050	0	0	3	0	7	.174	.150	.324

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	78	67	.149	0	6	7	1	20	.260	.194	.454

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg85.9 mph

Max EV109.0 mph

Launch Angle19.9°

Barrel %2.2%

K %25.9%

Hard Hit %25.6%

Sprint Speed27.7 ft/s

Bat Speed71.8 mph

Whiff %20.2%

Chase %26.8%

xBA0.157

xSLG0.206

xwOBA0.222

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2021

San Diego Padres

117

298

267

.202

.270

.352

.622

2022

San Diego Padres

150

582

517

.251

100

.325

.383

.708

2023

San Diego Padres

152

626

538

.260

124

.351

.398

.749

2024

San Diego Padres

121

470

403

.233

.330

.370

.700

2025

2 teams▼

191

171

.234

.304

.345

.649

2026

Atlanta Braves

147

129

.116

.219

.140

.359

Career

Totals

639

2314

2025

.234

226

259

449

.318

.361

.679

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2025

Durham Bulls

.208

.352

.250

.602

2026

3 teams▼

.241

.375

.342

.717

Career

Totals

187

151

.225

.364

.298

.662

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.050

.174

.150

.324

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.149

.260

.194

.454