List of Major League Baseball players from South Korea
This is an alphabetical list of baseball players from South Korea who have played in Major League Baseball since 1994. There have been 21 players in total from South Korea.[1]
Location of South Korea (green)
Current players
| Player | Debut | Position | Teams | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-man Choi | April 5, 2016 24 years, 322 days |
Infielder | Los Angeles Angels (2016) New York Yankees (2017) Milwaukee Brewers (2018) Tampa Bay Rays (2018–) |
[2] |
| Shin-soo Choo | April 21, 2005 22 years, 282 days |
Outfielder | Seattle Mariners (2005–2006) Cleveland Indians (2006–2012) Cincinnati Reds (2013) Texas Rangers (2014–) |
[3] |
| Hyun-jin Ryu | April 2, 2013 26 years, 8 days |
Pitcher | Los Angeles Dodgers (2013–2014, 2016–2019) Toronto Blue Jays (2020–) |
[4] |
Former players
| Player | Debut | Final Game | Games | Position | Teams | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cha-seung Baek | August 8, 2004 24 years, 71 days |
September 28, 2008 | 61 | Pitcher | Seattle Mariners (2004, 2006–2008) San Diego Padres (2008) | [5] |
| Jung-keun Bong | April 23, 2002 21 years, 282 days |
June 20, 2004 | 49 | Pitcher | Atlanta Braves (2002–2003) Cincinnati Reds (2004) | [6] |
| Jin-ho Cho | July 4, 1998 22 years, 323 days |
July 30, 1999 | 13 | Pitcher | Boston Red Sox (1998–1999) | [7] |
| Hee-seop Choi | September 3, 2002 23 years, 171 days |
October 2, 2005 | 363 | Infielder | Chicago Cubs (2002–2003) Florida Marlins (2004) Los Angeles Dodgers (2004–2005) | [8] |
| Jae-gyun Hwang | June 28, 2017 29 years, 335 days |
August 1, 2017 | 18 | Infielder | San Francisco Giants (2017) | [9] |
| Jung-ho Kang | April 8, 2015 28 years, 3 days |
July 29, 2019 | 297 | Infielder | Pittsburgh Pirates (2015–2016, 2018–2019) | [10] |
| Byung-hyun Kim | May 29, 1999 20 years, 128 days |
September 28, 2007 | 394 | Pitcher | Arizona Diamondbacks (1999–2003, 2007) Boston Red Sox (2003–2004) Colorado Rockies (2005–2007) Florida Marlins (2007) | [11] |
| Hyun-soo Kim | April 10, 2016 28 years, 89 days |
September 30, 2017 | 191 | Outfielder | Baltimore Orioles (2016–2017) Philadelphia Phillies (2017) | [12] |
| Sun-woo Kim | June 15, 2001 23 years, 284 days |
September 17, 2006 | 118 | Pitcher | Boston Red Sox (2001–2002) Montreal Expos (2002–2004) Washington Nationals (2005) Colorado Rockies (2005–2006) Cincinnati Reds (2006) | [13] |
| Dae-sung Koo | April 4, 2005 35 years, 245 days |
August 20, 2005 | 33 | Pitcher | New York Mets (2005) | [14] |
| Dae-ho Lee | April 4, 2016 33 years, 288 days |
October 2, 2016 | 104 | Infielder | Seattle Mariners (2016) | [15] |
| Sang-hoon Lee | June 29, 2000 29 years, 110 days |
October 1, 2000 | 9 | Pitcher | Boston Red Sox (2000) | [16] |
| Chang-yong Lim | September 7, 2013 37 years, 95 days |
September 27, 2013 | 6 | Pitcher | Chicago Cubs (2013) | [17] |
| Seung-hwan Oh | April 3, 2016 33 years, 263 days |
May 30, 2019 | 232 | Pitcher | St. Louis Cardinals (2016–2017) Toronto Blue Jays (2018) Colorado Rockies (2018–2019) |
[18] |
| Byung-ho Park | April 4, 2016 29 years, 269 days |
June 28, 2016 | 62 | Infielder | Minnesota Twins (2016) | [19] |
| Chan-ho Park | April 8, 1994 20 years, 282 days |
October 1, 2010 | 479 | Pitcher | Los Angeles Dodgers (1994–2001, 2008) Texas Rangers (2002–2005) San Diego Padres (2005–2006) New York Mets (2007) Philadelphia Phillies (2009) New York Yankees (2010) Pittsburgh Pirates (2010) | [20] |
| Jae-kuk Ryu | May 14, 2006 22 years, 349 days |
April 9, 2008 | 28 | Pitcher | Chicago Cubs (2006) Tampa Bay Rays (2007–2008) | [21] |
| Jae-weong Seo | July 21, 2002 25 years, 58 days |
May 29, 2007 | 123 | Pitcher | New York Mets (2002–2005) Los Angeles Dodgers (2006) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006–2007) | [22] |
Awards and honors
All-Star selections
| Player | Ages | Seasons | Leagues | Teams | Positions | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chan-ho Park | 28 | 2001 | NL | Los Angeles Dodgers | P | L; 9.00 ERA (1 IP, 1 ER), 1 K | [23] |
| Byung-hyun Kim | 23 | 2002 | NL | Arizona Diamondbacks | P | BS; 54.00 ERA (0.1 IP, 2 ER) | [24] |
| Shin-soo Choo | 36 | 2018 | AL | Texas Rangers | DH | .500 BA (2 AB, 1 H), 1 R | [25] |
| Hyun-jin Ryu | 32 | 2019 | NL | Los Angeles Dodgers | P (SP) | 0.00 ERA (1 IP) | [26] |
Player of the Month
- Shin-soo Choo: September 2008 AL (Cleveland Indians)
- Shin-soo Choo (2): September 2015 AL (Texas Rangers)
Source: Baseball-Reference.com
Pitcher of the Month
- Chan-ho Park: July 1998 NL (Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Hyun-jin Ryu: May 2019 NL (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Source: Baseball-Reference.com
Rookie of the Month
- Hee-seop Choi: April 2003 NL (Chicago Cubs)
- Jung-ho Kang: July 2015 NL (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Source: Baseball-Reference.com
Player of the Week
- Chan-ho Park: September 18–24 2000 NL (Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Byung-hyun Kim: July 8–14 2002 NL (Arizona Diamondbacks)
- Shin-soo Choo: April 12–18 2010 AL (Cleveland Indians)
- Shin-soo Choo (2): September 13–19 2010 AL (Cleveland Indians)
- Jung-ho Kang: September 5–11 2016 NL (Pittsburgh Pirates)
- Hyun-jin Ryu: May 6–12 2019 NL (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Source: Baseball-Reference.com
Postseason appearances
| Player | Seasons | Positions | WCG | DS | CS | World Series | Refs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series won |
Games played |
Series won |
Games played |
Series won |
Games played |
Series won |
Games played | ||||
| Ji-man Choi | 2019 Tampa Bay Rays | 1B | W | 1 | L | 5 | [27][28] | ||||
| Hee-seop Choi | 2004 Los Angeles Dodgers | PH | L | 1 | [29] | ||||||
| Shin-soo Choo | 2013 Cincinnati Reds 2015 Texas Rangers 2016 Texas Rangers |
CF RF RF |
L | 1 |
L L | 5 1 |
[30] [31] [32] | ||||
| Byung-hyun Kim | 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks 2002 Arizona Diamondbacks 2003 Boston Red Sox |
P | W L W | 1 1 1 |
W | 3 |
W | 2 |
[33][34][35] [36] [37] | ||
| Hyun-soo Kim | 2016 Baltimore Orioles | LF | L | 1 | [38] | ||||||
| Seung-hwan Oh | 2018 Colorado Rockies | P | W | 1 | L | 2 | [39][40] | ||||
| Chan-ho Park | 2006 San Diego Padres 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers 2009 Philadelphia Phillies |
P | L | 1 |
L W | 4 4 |
L | 4 |
[41] [42] [43][44] | ||
| Hyun-jin Ryu | 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers |
P | W L W L | 1 1 1 1 |
L W | 1 2 |
L | 1 |
[45][46] [47] [48][49][50] [51] | ||
References
- "MLB players by birthplace: South Korea". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
- "Ji-Man Choi". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- "Shin-Soo Choo". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- "Hyun-Jin Ryu". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- "Cha-Seung Baek". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- "Jung Bong". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- "Jin Ho Cho". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- "Hee-Seop Choi". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- "Jae-gyun Hwang". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
- "Jung Ho Kang". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
- "Byung-Hyun Kim". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- "Hyun Soo Kim". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- "Sun-Woo Kim". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- "Dae-Sung Koo". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- "Dae-ho Lee". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- "Sang-Hoon Lee". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- "Chang-Yong Lim". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- "Seung-hwan Oh". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
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- "Jae Kuk Ryu". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
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- "2002 All-Star Game". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
- "2018 All-Star Game". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- "2019 All-Star Game". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- "2019 AL Wild Card Game". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- "2019 AL Division Series 1". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- "2004 NL Division Series 1". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- "2013 NL Wild Card Game". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- "2015 AL Division Series 2". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
- "2016 AL Division Series 1". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
- "2001 NL Division Series 2". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- "2001 NL Championship Series". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- "2001 World Series". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
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- "2018 NL Wild Card Game". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
- "2018 NL Division Series 1". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
- "2006 NL Division Series 2". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
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- "2009 World Series". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- "2013 NL Division Series 2". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- "2013 NL Championship Series". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- "2014 NL Division Series 2". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
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- "2019 NL Division Series 1". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
See also
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of Koreans
- List of Major League Baseball players
- List of current Major League Baseball players by nationality
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