Kwang Hyun Kim
Born: 7/22/1988 in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
MLB Debut: 2020-07-24 | Final Game: 2021-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Biography
Kwang Hyun Kim, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his brief career from July 24, 2020, to October 2, 2021. Known for his precise control and ability to generate strikeouts, Kim finished his career with a record of 10-7 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.97 over his time in the league. His tenure was marked by a strong performance that included 104 strikeouts and 2 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Kim's arrival in MLB followed a successful career in the Korean Baseball Organization, where he established himself as a formidable pitcher. His pitching style combined a mix of effective off-speed pitches and a reliable fastball, which allowed him to navigate through lineups with consistency. Competing in an era defined by high offensive outputs, Kim's ability to maintain a sub-3.00 ERA placed him among the more effective pitchers of his time, earning him recognition and respect from fans and fellow players alike. After his retirement, Kim left behind a legacy of excellence and a promising glimpse into the potential of international players in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 35 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 145.7 | 126 | 48 | 15 | 51 | 104 | 2.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | STL | NL | 3 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.0 | 28 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 1.62 | - |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 7 | 7 | 27 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 106.7 | 98 | 41 | 39 | 80 | 3.46 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.115 | 0.148 | 0.154 | 0.302 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | STL | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 27 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7.36 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7.36 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 35 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | SLN | P | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SLN | P | 27 | 21 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |