Jin Ho Cho, baseball player, 1998-1999

Jin Ho Cho

Born: 8/16/1975 in Jeonju, Jeonbuk State, South Korea

MLB Debut: 1998-07-04 | Final Game: 1999-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Jin Ho Cho, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 to 1999. During his time in Major League Baseball, Cho played a total of two seasons, finishing with a win-loss record of 2-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.52. He recorded a total of 31 strikeouts throughout his tenure on the mound but did not achieve any saves. Cho's playing career coincided with a dynamic era in baseball characterized by offensive power and a focus on pitching depth. While his statistics may not reflect the heights of some of his contemporaries, his journey in the league contributed to the diverse tapestry of players who shaped the game during the late 1990s. After his retirement on July 30, 1999, Cho's legacy remained a testament to the challenges faced by pitchers during a time when scoring runs was increasingly common.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 6 13 11 0 0 0 58.0 73 42 11 11 31 6.52 0

Career ERA 6.52 vs. league average 4.57 across their career seasons — 42.6% 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
1998 BOS AL 0 3 4 4 0 0 0 18.7 28 17 3 15 8.20 4.43 (-85%) -247.8
1999 BOS AL 2 3 9 7 0 0 0 39.3 45 25 8 16 5.72 4.71 (-21%) -682.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1998 BOS AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 BOS AL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 13 11 4 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 BOS P 4 4 3 0 0 0
1999 BOS P 9 7 1 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 BOS AL $210,000
Total Career Earnings $210,000