Byung Ho Park, baseball player, 2016-2016

Byung Ho Park

Born: 7/10/1986 in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

MLB Debut: 2016-04-04 | Final Game: 2016-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

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Biography

Byung Ho Park was a South Korean professional baseball player known for his tenure in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Minnesota Twins. Born in 1986, Park made his MLB debut on April 4, 2016, and played until June 28 of the same year. He was primarily a position player, showcasing a blend of power and potential during his brief stint in the major leagues. In his 62 games played, Park recorded 41 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 24 runs, finishing with a batting average of .191. He also contributed with a stolen base, demonstrating some speed on the base paths. Despite not achieving sustained success in the MLB, Park's ability to hit for power was evident and he remained a notable figure as part of the wave of international talent that began to make a significant impact in the league during the 2010s. His journey from the KBO League to the major leagues highlighted the growing globalization of baseball and opened doors for other South Korean players in the years that followed.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 215 28 41 9 1 12 24 1 21 80 0.191 0.275 0.409 0.684 -339.4

Career AVG .191 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
2016 MIN AL 62 215 28 41 9 1 12 24 1 21 80 0.191 .255 (-25%) .321 (-15%) .417 (-2%) .738 (-7%) -339.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 24 25 189 17 1 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 MIN 1B 24 25 189 17 1 25

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 24
Designated Hitter 36