Kwang Hyun Kim, baseball player, 2020-2021

Kwang Hyun Kim

Born: 7/22/1988 in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

MLB Debut: 2020-07-24 | Final Game: 2021-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Kwang Hyun Kim, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his brief career from July 24, 2020, to October 2, 2021. Known for his precise control and ability to generate strikeouts, Kim finished his career with a record of 10-7 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.97 over his time in the league. His tenure was marked by a strong performance that included 104 strikeouts and 2 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Kim's arrival in MLB followed a successful career in the Korean Baseball Organization, where he established himself as a formidable pitcher. His pitching style combined a mix of effective off-speed pitches and a reliable fastball, which allowed him to navigate through lineups with consistency. Competing in an era defined by high offensive outputs, Kim's ability to maintain a sub-3.00 ERA placed him among the more effective pitchers of his time, earning him recognition and respect from fans and fellow players alike. After his retirement, Kim left behind a legacy of excellence and a promising glimpse into the potential of international players in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 7 35 28 0 0 2 145.7 126 48 15 51 104 2.97 0

Career ERA 2.97 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 31.3% better 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
2020 STL NL 3 0 8 7 0 0 1 39.0 28 7 12 24 1.62 4.45 (+64%) -
2021 STL NL 7 7 27 21 0 0 1 106.7 98 41 39 80 3.46 4.27 (+19%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 26 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.115 0.148 0.154 0.302 0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.302 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 58.7% 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
2020 STL NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 STL NL 27 26 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.115 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLWC2 SLN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 1 0 3.7 5 3 2 2 7.36

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2020 NLWC2 SLN 0 0 1 1 0 3.7 5 3 2 2 7.36

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 28 7 17 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2020 SLN P 8 7 1 3 0 0
2021 SLN P 27 21 6 14 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35