Jae Kuk Ryu, baseball player, 2006-2008

Jae Kuk Ryu

Born: 5/30/1983 in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

MLB Debut: 2006-05-14 | Final Game: 2008-04-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

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Biography

Jae Kuk Ryu was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1983, who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 until 2008. He made his debut on May 14, 2006, showcasing his talents with a unique pitching style that reflected the diverse skill set of many international players making their mark in the league during that era. Ryu's career spanned a time when the game was increasingly influenced by globalization, with more players from Asia entering MLB, contributing to a rich tapestry of pitching techniques and strategies. Over the course of his brief career, Ryu recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.49. He struck out 32 batters, although he did not register any saves. While his statistics may not highlight a long-lasting impact on the game, Ryu's journey through MLB was part of a larger narrative that included the challenges and triumphs faced by international players striving to succeed in one of the most competitive sports leagues in the world. His time in baseball served as a stepping stone for future generations of players from South Korea and beyond, inspiring many to pursue their dreams in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 28 1 0 0 0 39.7 54 33 9 18 32 7.49 0

Career ERA 7.49 vs. league average 4.44 across their career seasons — 68.6% 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
2006 CHC NL 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 15.0 23 14 6 17 8.40 4.53 (-86%) -
2007 TBR AL 1 2 17 0 0 0 0 23.3 31 19 11 14 7.33 4.47 (-64%) -
2008 TBR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.3 0 0 1 1 0.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.759 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
2006 CHC NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 TBR AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 TBR AL 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 28 1 3 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 CHN P 10 1 2 1 0 0
2007 TBA P 17 0 1 1 0 0
2008 TBA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 28

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 TBA AL $382,200
Total Career Earnings $382,200