Jin Ho Cho
Born: 8/16/1975 in Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
MLB Debut: 1998-07-04 | Final Game: 1999-07-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Jin Ho Cho, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 to 1999. During his time in Major League Baseball, Cho played a total of two seasons, finishing with a win-loss record of 2-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.52. He recorded a total of 31 strikeouts throughout his tenure on the mound but did not achieve any saves.
Cho's playing career coincided with a dynamic era in baseball characterized by offensive power and a focus on pitching depth. While his statistics may not reflect the heights of some of his contemporaries, his journey in the league contributed to the diverse tapestry of players who shaped the game during the late 1990s. After his retirement on July 30, 1999, Cho's legacy remained a testament to the challenges faced by pitchers during a time when scoring runs was increasingly common.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 73 | 42 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 6.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 8.20 | -247.8 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 45 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 5.72 | -682.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 9 | 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 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BOS | P | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | BOS | P | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BOS | AL | $210,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $210,000 | ||