Ji Hwan Bae, baseball player, 2022

Ji Hwan Bae

Active Player

Born: 7/26/1999 in Daegu, Daegu, South Korea

MLB Debut: 2022-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Ji Hwan Bae is an active professional baseball player who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2022. Born in 1999, Bae quickly establishes himself as a dynamic position player known for his speed and agility on the basepaths. As of September 23, 2023, he has participated in 163 games, accumulating 103 hits and showcasing his ability to contribute offensively with a total of 44 RBIs. His batting average stands at .223, and he has hit 2 home runs, indicating his developing power potential as he continues to adjust to the rigors of the major leagues. Bae's most notable attribute is his remarkable base-running ability, as evidenced by his impressive tally of 37 stolen bases. This skill not only highlights his overall athleticism but also reflects a playing style that emphasizes aggressive base-running and strategic positioning. As he navigates through the challenges of contemporary baseball, Bae represents a new generation of players who blend speed with versatility, making him an exciting prospect for fans and a valuable asset to his team. With his career still unfolding, Ji Hwan Bae continues to influence the game, embodying the spirit of the modern era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
163 461 74 103 22 2 2 44 37 43 131 0.223 0.294 0.293 0.586 -1521.0

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2022 PIT NL 10 33 5 11 3 0 0 6 3 2 6 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2023 PIT NL 111 334 54 77 17 2 2 32 24 30 92 0.231 .248 (-7%) .320 (-7%) .414 (-25%) .734 (-17%) -1097.9
2024 PIT NL 29 74 11 14 2 0 0 6 6 6 24 0.189 .243 (-22%) .312 (-21%) .399 (-46%) .711 (-35%) -423.1
2025 PIT NL 13 20 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 5 9 0.050 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 69 60 78 127 7 23
OF 104 66 173 1 4 1
SS 3 3 2 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 PIT 2B 4 4 8 11 0 2
2022 PIT OF 6 5 9 0 2 0
2023 PIT 2B 64 56 70 116 7 21
2023 PIT OF 62 33 95 0 2 0
2023 PIT SS 3 3 2 4 1 0
2024 PIT 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2024 PIT OF 27 21 58 1 0 1
2025 PIT OF 9 7 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 69
Shortstop 3
Left Field 5
Center Field 86
Right Field 13
Designated Hitter 6