Jung Bong

Born: 7/15/1980 in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

MLB Debut: 2002-04-23 | Final Game: 2004-06-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jung Keun Bong

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Biography

Jung Bong was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004. Born in 1980, Bong made his debut during a period marked by a transition in the game, where pitching styles began to adapt to the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 4 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.17, showcasing his potential as a capable arm in the bullpen and rotation. Throughout his time in the majors, Bong recorded 62 strikeouts and notched 1 save, indicating his ability to handle pressure situations despite the challenges he faced in a competitive era. His contributions to the teams he played for demonstrated the importance of versatility on the mound, as he adapted to various roles as required. Although his playing career was relatively brief, Jung Bong remains a notable figure for fans of the game, representing the perseverance and skill necessary to reach the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 4 48 4 0 0 1 78.3 81 45 11 43 62 5.17 0

Career ERA 5.17 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 18.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2002 ATL NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 8 5 2 4 7.50 — 0.0
2003 ATL NL 6 2 44 0 0 0 1 57.0 56 32 31 47 5.05 4.40 (-15%) -784.4
2004 CIN NL 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 15.3 17 8 10 11 4.70 4.46 (-5%) -634.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.000 0.083 0.000 0.083 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 75.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.083 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 89.0% 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
2002 ATL NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 ATL NL 44 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CIN NL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 48 4 3 18 0 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 ATL P 1 1 0 1 0 1
2003 ATL P 44 0 2 13 0 4
2004 CIN P 3 3 1 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 CIN NL $340,000
2003 ATL NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $640,000