Dae-Sung Koo

Dae-Sung Koo, born in 1969, was a South Korean position player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 2005 season. Koo's career spanned from April 4, 2005, to August 20, 2005, during which he played in 33 games. He became notable for being one of the few players from South Korea to compete in MLB at a time when the league was increasingly recognizing international talent, particularly from Asia. Throughout his time in the majors, Koo recorded 1 hit, achieving a batting average of 0.5. Despite not registering any home runs or RBIs, his presence in the league was significant as it represented the growing influence of Korean players in baseball. Koo's journey to Major League Baseball highlighted the globalization of the sport, paving the way for future generations of players from South Korea to find success in the league. His career, though short, contributed to the evolving narrative of baseball's international reach during the early 21st century.