Hyeon-jong Yang, baseball player, 2021-2021

Hyeon-jong Yang

Born: 3/1/1988 in Gwangju, Gwangju, South Korea

MLB Debut: 2021-04-26 | Final Game: 2021-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Biography

Hyeon-jong Yang, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from April 26, 2021, to September 13, 2021. Primarily positioned as a position player, Yang made his mark during a brief stint in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 12 games, he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career without a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His time in the league was notably short, with no stolen bases recorded, reflecting the difficulties he encountered in transitioning to the high level of competition presented in MLB. Yang's entry into professional baseball came during a time when the sport was witnessing an influx of international talent, highlighting the globalization of the game. While his statistics may not reflect traditional measures of success, his presence in the league contributed to the ongoing narrative of diverse backgrounds and experiences within Major League Baseball. His career, albeit brief, serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by many players in their pursuit of success at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 3 12 4 0 0 0 35.3 42 22 9 16 25 5.60 0

Career ERA 5.60 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 31.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 12 4 4 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 12