San Diego, CA – May 6, 2025 — In a moment that will go down in sports history, San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim has shattered expectations and entered uncharted territory, becoming the first athlete ever to record a combined total of 800 career stolen bases and home runs.
The milestone was achieved during Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where Kim blasted a solo home run in the 5th inning — his 215th career homer — bringing his total combined with 585 career stolen bases to the unprecedented 800 mark.
Fans erupted at Petco Park as the scoreboard flashed the milestone, cementing Kim’s name in the history books. His blend of power and speed has long set him apart, but this achievement places him in a league of his own.
A Dual-Threat Rarity
Kim, who began his professional career in the KBO (Korean Baseball Organization) before joining MLB in 2021, has consistently dazzled with his elite athleticism. Though many players excel in one category — either power or speed — very few have ever demonstrated the sustained excellence required to dominate both.
His 800-combo puts him ahead of legends like Rickey Henderson (1,406 SB, 297 HR) and Barry Bonds (762 HR, 514 SB), both of whom were renowned for their multi-faceted abilities. But Kim is the first to cross the 800 threshold in combined totals of these two key stats.
More Than Just Numbers
Aside from his athletic performance, Kim has been a cultural ambassador, bridging baseball fans from Korea and the U.S., and inspiring a new generation of athletes. His historic milestone is not just a personal triumph, but a symbol of the globalization of the sport.
What’s Next?
With the season still in full swing, Kim shows no signs of slowing down. Analysts believe he could become the first player to achieve 1,000 combined stolen bases and home runs before the end of his career — a benchmark once thought impossible in the modern game.
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