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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – APRIL 09: Joe Musgrove #44 of the San Diego Padres celebrates with his team after pitching a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 09, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. This was the Padres first no-hitter in franchise history. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – APRIL 09: Joe Musgrove #44 of the San Diego Padres celebrates with his team after pitching a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 09, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. This was the Padres first no-hitter in franchise history. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Born in South Korea, shortstop Kim Ha-seong made his KBO debut in 2014 with the Nexen Heroes. Seven years into his sting with the Heroes, the Korean shortstop decided to get posted in the MLB. With three KBO Golden Gloves to his name, in 2021, the San Diego Padres signed the Korean champion to a four-year deal, worth $28 million. In the absence of Fernando Tatis Jr., first due to his injury, followed by his suspension in 2021 and 2022, Ha-seong recorded above-average numbers and managed to find a fan in Hollywood.
As reported by Devine Sports Gospel through their Twitter, this rising Padres star’s arrival in the MLB in 2021, has helped him garner a fan in the glitz and glam of Los Angeles. And the fan is none other than the 20-year-old television star, Jenna Ortega, who is making news for her recent Netflix release, Wednesday.
The Korean Champion from San Diego Padres has a fan in Hollywood
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Through the interview, the 20-year-old star from Jane the Virgin and You revealed her favorite player, her favorite team, and her top contender for the NL MVP award in 2023.
Actor Jenna Ortega reveals in a new interview that her favorite MLB Player is Ha-Seong Kim
“I love watching The Korean King play. I believe he’s one of the best players in Baseball and I believe he deserves to be the favorite for NL MVP" pic.twitter.com/QYvTxD91Hp
— Devine Sports Gospel (@DevineGospel) January 27, 2023
Ortega said, “I love watching The Korean King play. I believe he’s one of the best players in baseball and I believe he deserves to be the favorite for NL MVP”
As a response to this information, fans were delighted and expressed delight toward Ortega’s revelation of the Padres as her favorite team, and Ha-seong as her favorite player. This is how fans reacted:
Gruepner tickets incoming for Ms. Ortega.
— CronenFirst (@FriarLounge) January 28, 2023
He’s actually the best Padres SS. Hands down.
— FPL Fizbo (@FPLFizbo) January 28, 2023
@oregonduksports See, she likes your team on Wednesday. My man is a King to her. 😂
— Able D Pig 🐷 (@AbledPig) January 27, 2023
I knew she was a real one
— la nina (@AllHail_India) January 27, 2023
In the 2023 season, after the Padres signed shortstop Xander Bogaerts, Ha-seong Kim is expected to start at the second base alongside a star-filled lineup with the likes of Fernando Tatis Jr. coming out of suspension, Manny Machado, Juan Soto, and most recently Nelson Cruz.
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Oct 8, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Enrique Hernandez (5) and shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and third baseman Rafael Devers (11) celebrate after Hernandez hits a three-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning in game two of the 2021 ALDS at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Going into 2023, San Diego Padres house amongst the strongest starting lineups. Do you think the Padres will emerge on top in 2023, and win their first-ever World Championship? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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