Sun-Woo Kim, baseball player, 2001-2006

Sun-Woo Kim

Born: 9/4/1977 in Incheon, Incheon, South Korea

MLB Debut: 2001-06-15 | Final Game: 2006-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Sun-Woo Kim, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a six-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2006. He made his debut with the Montreal Expos and later played for the team that became the Washington Nationals, as well as the Boston Red Sox. Kim was known for his strong arm and ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with a total of 211 strikeouts. With a record of 13-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.31, he showcased moments of promise amid the competitive landscape of early 2000s baseball. Throughout his career, Kim was a part of a transitional period in MLB, marked by the merging of traditional baseball strategies and the emerging emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to demonstrate resilience and adaptability on the mound. As a South Korean player, Kim contributed to the growing presence of international talent in the league, paving the way for future generations of players from his home country. His journey through the majors is a testament to the increasing globalization of baseball during the 21st century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 13 118 38 1 1 0 337.0 396 199 44 127 211 5.31 0

Career ERA 5.31 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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
2001 BOS AL 0 2 20 2 0 0 0 41.7 54 27 21 27 5.83 4.42 (-32%) 580.3
2002 BOS AL 2 0 15 2 0 0 0 29.0 34 24 7 18 7.45 4.28 (-74%) -373.1
2002 WSN NL 1 0 4 3 0 0 0 20.3 18 2 7 11 0.89 4.28 (+79%) -
2003 WSN NL 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 14.0 24 13 8 5 8.36 4.40 (-90%) -
2004 WSN NL 4 6 43 17 0 0 0 135.7 145 69 55 87 4.58 4.46 (-3%) -
2005 WAS NL 1 2 12 2 0 0 0 29.3 41 20 8 17 6.14 4.29 (-43%) 57.4
2005 COL NL 5 1 12 8 1 1 0 53.3 56 25 13 38 4.22 4.29 (+2%) 272.5
2006 COL NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 7.0 17 15 8 4 19.29 — 0.0
2006 CIN NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 6.7 7 4 0 4 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 60 5 11 3 0 0 8 1 0 17 0.183 0.180 0.233 0.414 0.0

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career OBP .180 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 45.4% 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
2001 BOS AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 BOS AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 WSN NL 4 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2003 WSN NL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 WSN NL 43 28 1 6 2 0 0 5 1 0 9 0.214 — — — — 0.0
2005 WAS NL 12 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 COL NL 12 15 2 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.133 — — — — 0.0
2006 COL NL 6 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CIN NL 2 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 118 37 26 32 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 BOS P 20 2 2 5 0 1
2002 BOS P 15 2 1 2 0 0
2002 MON P 4 3 1 2 0 0
2003 MON P 4 3 1 1 0 0
2004 MON P 43 16 17 12 3 0
2005 WAS P 12 2 1 2 1 0
2005 COL P 12 8 2 6 1 0
2006 COL P 6 0 1 1 0 0
2006 CIN P 2 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 118

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 COL NL $600,000
2004 MON NL $303,000
Total Career Earnings $903,000