Hoy Park
Born: 4/7/1996 in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
MLB Debut: 2021-07-16 | Final Game: 2022-09-07
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Hoy Jun Park
Biography
Hoy Park was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022. Born in 1996, Park made his debut on July 16, 2021, and concluded his career on September 7, 2022. Over the course of 68 games, he recorded 36 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 20 runs, finishing with a batting average of .201. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases.
Park's playing style was characterized by versatility and an ability to contribute in various roles, which is increasingly valuable in the modern game. His tenure came during a period of heightened emphasis on analytics and positional flexibility, integrating advanced metrics into team strategies. Although his career statistics may not fully capture his potential, Park's journey through the majors exemplified the challenges and opportunities faced by players in an evolving baseball landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 179 | 23 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 22 | 53 | 0.201 | 0.291 | 0.346 | 0.638 | -350.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 44 | 127 | 16 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 38 | 0.197 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 23 | 51 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0.216 | -86.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 27 | 20 | 40 | 51 | 2 | 14 |
| 3B | 15 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 12 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 11 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PIT | 2B | 16 | 12 | 24 | 30 | 1 | 9 |
| 2021 | PIT | 3B | 9 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | PIT | SS | 8 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | PIT | OF | 9 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | PIT | 2B | 11 | 8 | 16 | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | PIT | SS | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | PIT | OF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 27 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 4 |